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CWD a risk to humans ? Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a disease in deer that is progressive and fatal, and has been found in the southwest of the Volunteer state according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The disease causes damage to portions of the brain and animals with the disease are typically emaciated, display abnormal behavior, lose bodily functions, become weak and then eventually die. TWRA previously said the disease did not appear to affect humans. however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says infection in humans is possible. The CDC reported that a 2017 study showed monkeys who ate infected deer meat contracted CWD. There are no known cases of humans with CWD. The CDC has warned the public to test venison or elk meat for CWD before eating it from affected areas.
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