Zombie Deer Disease Spreads to Humans: Deadly Prion Found in Hunters Consuming Venison
Houston, Texas – A recent medical case report has raised concerns about the potential transmission of a deadly prion disease from deer to humans. The report suggests that two hunters may have died after consuming venison from deer infected with chronic wasting disease, a fatal prion often referred to as “zombie deer” disease due to its similarities to mad cow disease. According to a team of doctors at the University of Texas, a 72-year-old man …