'Zombie Deer Disease' Spreading Across US Raises Concerns That Humans Could Possibly Become Infected

'Zombie Deer Disease' Could Spread To Humans, Scientists Warn As Cases Surge In US

Researchers in the US have warned that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) spreading among wildlife across North America, could also spread to humans, the Independent reported. Also known as 'zombie deer disease', the illness that leaves animals confused and drooling, was first detected in Yellowstone National Park in November. The disease has been found in 800 samples of deer, elk, and moose across Wyoming.  Experts have labeled CWD as a ''slow-movin…

Scientists Raise Alarm about 'Zombie Deer Disease' in Yellowstone Jumping to Humans - The Florida Capital Star

by Madeleine Hubbard   Scientists are raising concerns that the chronic wasting disease, known as “zombie deer disease,” discovered in Yellowstone National Park deer may spread to humans. National Parks Service officials said last month they discovered an adult mule deer buck carcass with chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Wyoming area of the park, and The Guardian called the disease an “epidemic” in an article Friday. The contagious fatal dis…

New 'zombie deer disease' case sparks fears of spread to humans

A mule deer buck carcass at Yellowstone National Park was found to have chronic wasting disease (CWD), or ‘zombie deer disease’ (Picture: Getty Images) A new case of the so-called ‘zombie deer disease’ found at Yellowstone National Park has ignited concerns that the fatal illness could jump to humans. The brain disease scientifically called chronic wasting disease (CWD) got its nickname because prions alter the brains and nervous systems of host…

US scientists warn ‘zombie deer disease’ could spread to humans

The concerns come after cases of Chronic Wasting Disease in elk, moose, and deer were reported in Yellowstone National Park