#1439 - Michael Osterholm
The Joe Rogan Experience
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Prion Diseases and Public Health Risks
This chapter discusses the dangers of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer and its potential implications for human health, particularly the risks of prion diseases. The speakers highlight the urgent need for surveillance, effective testing, and public awareness to manage the spread of these diseases among wildlife and the potential transmission to humans. They draw parallels with past epidemics and stress the importance of understanding the resilience of prions in combating this growing threat.
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