A recent study published in the journal Neurology has raised concerns about the potential risks of consuming contaminated deer meat. The study reported two cases of prion disease, a fatal ailment caused by misshapen proteins that destroy the brain, that could have been linked to eating venison.
One case involved a 72-year-old man who developed Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease after consuming venison from the same deer population as a friend who also died from CJD. The report authors suspect a possible novel animal-to-human transmission of chronic wasting disease (CWD) from deer to humans.
While some studies suggest that CWD prions can infect humans, more research is needed to confirm this potential risk. Other isolated reports have also linked prion disease in humans to the consumption of deer and squirrel meat.
This study highlights the importance of further investigation into the risks of consuming CWD-infected deer and its implications for public health. With no cure for prion diseases once symptoms show up, it is crucial to understand the potential dangers associated with consuming contaminated meat.
As more cases of prion diseases linked to the consumption of deer meat emerge, researchers are urging caution and further research to protect public health. Stay tuned to Matzav Blog for updates on this developing story.
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