Chronic wasting disease, known as 'zombie deer disease,' found in California deer for the first time, posing a threat to deer, elk, and moose populations. The disease attacks the nervous system, is fatal, and has an incubation period ranging from months to years.
The disease, though not transmissible to humans, raises concerns about entering the food chain, emphasizing the importance of controlling the spread. Detected in 34 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces, California's recent findings indicate previous undetected presence.
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