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CWD Transmission to Humans "Highly Unlikely"

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Justin, May 22, 2024.

  1. Justin

    Justin Administrator

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    Funny how every few months there's a new study saying something different. This one seems pretty legit, though. They are now able to test on clusters of actual human brain cells rather than mice or monkeys. All testing so far continues to indicate zero transmission of cervid CWD to humans.

    https://www.bowhunting.com/article/study-says-cwd-transmission-to-humans-unlikely/
     
  2. Sota

    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    They said that about bird flu too, just saying.
     
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    Suncrest08 Grizzled Veteran

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    I ate a deer that tested positive, I didn’t know till after. Might explain some stuff haha.
     

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