Prion diseases

The disturbing news of two hunters in the United States who died from neurological conditions after consuming deer meat has sparked fears about the transmission of "zombie deer disease" to humans. Chronic wasting disease (CWD), commonly referred to as zombie deer disease, has been spreading among deer populations across the U.S., raising concerns for both wildlife and human health. This article dives into the details of this disease, its symptoms, and whether humans are at risk of contracting it. What is Zombie Deer Disease? Zombie deer disease is a layman's term for chronic wasting disease, a prion disease that affects…