These tragic cases underscore a troubling prospect: the potential for a novel transmission route from animals to humans, echoing the past deadly zoonotic outbreaks.
Prion diseases constitute an insidious class of disorders with devastating consequences for both animal and human populations alike.
Containment issues
Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, underscores the urgency of preemptive action.
As chronic wasting disease in the animal population continues its spread across the continental US the need for proactive containment measures grows. As the specter of zombie deer disease casts its shadow research institutions and government agencies alike are paying attention.
In a bid to safeguard public health and mitigate the looming threat posed by the insidious disease, stakeholders are marshaling resources and expertise to prevent an epidemic before it starts.
