Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic wasting disease, also known as 'zombie deer disease', is the illness that leaves animals confused and drooling.

The Chronic Wasting Disease, as it is known, is caused by misfolded proteins known as prions. After infection, prions travel throughout the central nervous system, leaving prion deposits in brain tissues and organs.

Experts have labeled the disease as a ''slow-moving disaster'' and are strongly advising governments to prepare for the likelihood of its transmission to humans.

'Zombie Deer Disease' also known as Chronic wasting disease (CWD), is a contagious and fatal illness that affects cervids, a group of animals that includes deer, elk, caribou, reindeer, and moose.

So far, there is no strong evidence till date for the occurrence of Chronic Wasting Disease in humans.

World Kidney Day 2019: A renal diet is one that is low in the nutrients sodium, phosphorous and protein. The diet allows you to cut down the amount of waste in their blood.

Chronic wasting disease, also known as 'zombie deer disease', is the illness that leaves animals confused and drooling.

The Chronic Wasting Disease, as it is known, is caused by misfolded proteins known as prions. After infection, prions travel throughout the central nervous system, leaving prion deposits in brain tissues and organs.

Experts have labeled the disease as a ''slow-moving disaster'' and are strongly advising governments to prepare for the likelihood of its transmission to humans.

'Zombie Deer Disease' also known as Chronic wasting disease (CWD), is a contagious and fatal illness that affects cervids, a group of animals that includes deer, elk, caribou, reindeer, and moose.

So far, there is no strong evidence till date for the occurrence of Chronic Wasting Disease in humans.

World Kidney Day 2019: A renal diet is one that is low in the nutrients sodium, phosphorous and protein. The diet allows you to cut down the amount of waste in their blood.