Concerns Grow That ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ Could Affect People, Too

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[My first response to this subject is, how sad for the deer.  Secondly, how appropriate that humans could get it, since they caused the problem in the first place…]
by Joe Lombardi
  
According to the CDC, as of last month, CWD in free-ranging deer, elk and moose has been reported in at least 24 states, including New York.
According to the CDC, as of last month, CWD in free-ranging deer, elk and moose has been reported in at least 24 states, including New York. Photo Credit: File

WIth a deadly deer disease spreading, there are new concerns that it could affect people, too.

In February of this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about Chronic Wasting Disease (also known as CWD or the more common “zombie deer disease”) in connection to deer, elk and moose.

It can take more than a year before an infected animal develops “zombie deer disease” symptoms, which can include drastic weight loss (wasting), stumbling, listlessness and other neurologic symptoms. CWD can…

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