A prion disease of cervids: Chronic wasting disease
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A prion disease of cervids: chronic wasting disease.
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a prion disease of deer, elk, and moose, initially recognized in Colorado mule deer. The discovery of CWD beyond the borders of Colorado and Wyoming, in Canada and as far east as New York, has led to its emergence as a prion disease of international importance. Epidemiological studies indicate that CWD is horizontally transmitted among free-ranging animals, pote...
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عنوان ژورنال: Veterinary Research
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0928-4249,1297-9716
DOI: 10.1051/vetres:2008018