Scientists increasingly worried that chronic wasting disease could jump from deer to humans
Scientists increasingly worried that chronic wasting disease could jump from deer to humans
University of Minnesota's Michael Osterholm is leading an effort to prepare for such a crisis.
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it even survives autoclaving
Holy shit that's wild. Well the good news is if it does jump the barrier I can trust in my fellow Americans to band together, trust advice from researchers, and get it handled quickly and with little to no needless death. Yep we'll be fine.
The real question that wasn't answered in the article: how does this disease spread? If it only spreads via eating parts of an infected animal, it's fairly easy to contain. If it spreads through bodily fluids, it's like HIV/AIDS and can be mitigated. If it spreads via contact (handshakes, doorknobs etc) it's a nightmare. If it somehow is airborne, well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpFzESVN-xU
I believe it was spread through urination of the deer on plants, it was very resilient to any environmental factors.
it is also accumulated in plants iirc
Yes, I am too so glad that we can trust in that! Much happiness.
At this point, I am ready to eat infected deer meat and then be first in line at the input door to the soylent green factory.
I support your life goals, soylent green person, live your dream