Posted on 02/14/2019 4:16:06 PM PST by SJackson
A deadly disease that has affected the deer population in an estimated 24 states and two Canadian provinces could eventually spread to and infect humans, experts warn.
Speaking at the Minnesota State Capitol last week, experts from the University of Minnesota told lawmakers of the dangers of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), or what the U.S. Geological Survey describes as a fatal, neurological illness occurring in North American cervids (members of the deer family), including white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose.
MINNESOTA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SHOOT MULE DEER EXHIBITING STRANGE BEHAVIOR
Currently, there are no vaccines or treatments available for the disease, which scientists say spreads directly through animal-to-animal contact but also indirectly through contaminated drinking water or food.
While there have been no reported cases of CWD in people, Michael Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, told lawmakers that the disease should be treated as a public health issue, claiming human cases of CWD will likely be documented in the years ahead.
It is probable that human cases of CWD associated with the consumption of contaminated meat will be documented in the years ahead. It is possible that number of human cases will be substantial and will not be isolated events, he said, in part, according to the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
If Stephen King could write an infectious disease novel, he would write about prions like this, he added.
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Crap, I just had venison sushi. Oh well, I needed to shed a few pounds.
As long as it wasn’t brain I wouldn’t worry. I do prefer mine cooked, my dogs LOVE a fresh piece or two. Used to pick up legs for them from the butcher.
CWD LINK FOUND IN DIRT
A mineral found in certain types of clays aids deer CWD. Chronic Wasting Disease known as CWD has been found to spread faster when bottom grazers such as sheep and deer feed off of pastures containing the mineral known as montmonillonite which is found in clays. The discovery was made in UW Madison and reported in such scientific journals as the UK’s New Scientist CWD IFO
originally posted in my http://www.theusmat.com/lakebea.htm
“I dont know if its viral or a germ. “
neither. this class of diseases is caused by a rogue protein that causes other proteins to fold improperly and thereby lose their ability to function ...
You beat me to it. Guess the scientists have never been to a Democrat Party convention. Looks like “Night of the Living Day”. Ever see Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg walk? Leaves no doubt that zombies exist. The same for Maxine Waters, Nancy Pelosi and Alexandra Occasionally Contorted Cortex.
#24. Say “Montmonillonite” fast 5 times. Double dare you.
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