A dangerous "zombie virus" found in deer in the United States

    Interesting facts 26 December 2023 3946

    The "zombie virus", which is a type of mad cow disease, has begun to spread among deer in Yellowstone National Park. One animal affected by the new disease was found dead.

    Infected deer have brain disorders. In particular, artiodactyls stop being afraid of people and do not react to external stimuli. They wander aimlessly around the park, drool, and then die, Mir24 reports.

    Experts note that the virus is contagious, there is currently no vaccine against it, as well as ways to cure a sick animal. At the same time, scientists do not exclude that the virus can overcome the interspecific barrier, therefore they consider it to be potentially dangerous for humans. In this regard, experts recommend that you stop eating venison.