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Case of 'zombie deer disease' confirmed in New York state
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February 19, 2019 10:58 AM
ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WHEC) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about "zombie deer disease" that affects deer, elk, and moose.
As of January, 24 states have reported cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), according to the CDC, including a reported case in Oneida County.
It may take over a year before an infected animal develops symptoms, which can include drastic weight loss (wasting), stumbling, listlessness, and other neurologic symptoms. It is fatal to animals and there are no treatments or vaccines.
To date, there have been no reported cases of CWD infection in people. However, the CDC has warned the public to test venison or elk meat for CWD before eating it from areas with documented infections.
Click here for more information on CWD.
WHECTV
Created: February 19, 2019 10:58 AM
Copyright 2019 - WHEC-TV, LLC A Hubbard Broadcasting Company
Case of 'zombie deer disease' confirmed in New York state
Photo: EPA.
February 19, 2019 10:58 AM
ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WHEC) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about "zombie deer disease" that affects deer, elk, and moose.
As of January, 24 states have reported cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), according to the CDC, including a reported case in Oneida County.
It may take over a year before an infected animal develops symptoms, which can include drastic weight loss (wasting), stumbling, listlessness, and other neurologic symptoms. It is fatal to animals and there are no treatments or vaccines.
To date, there have been no reported cases of CWD infection in people. However, the CDC has warned the public to test venison or elk meat for CWD before eating it from areas with documented infections.
Click here for more information on CWD.
WHECTV
Created: February 19, 2019 10:58 AM
Copyright 2019 - WHEC-TV, LLC A Hubbard Broadcasting Company