Two Men Die Due to Prion Disease Linked to ‘Zombie Deer’ Illness, Suggesting a Never-Before-Seen Zoonotic Transmission From Animals to Humans

Medicine & Technology Apr 25, 2024

The two hunters consumed venison from a deer population known to be infected with zombie deer disease. Read to learn more.

Zombie Deer Disease Could Evolve and Infect Humans, Researchers Warn

Feb 20, 2024

Researchers are worried about zombie deer disease's possible transmission to humans.

Zombie Deer Disease May Spread to Humans; Experts Warn Its a ‘Slow Moving Disaster’

Dec 26, 2023

Experts warn that the fatal brain disease from deer called "zombie deer disease" may eventually affect humans. Continue reading to learn more.

Zombie Deer Disease: First Case Confirmed in Yellowstone National Park; What Exactly Is This Fatal Brain Virus?

Nov 16, 2023

Samples taken from the mule deer from Yellowstone National Park were found to test positive for chornic wasting disease, a fatal brain virus. Read to learn more.