Zombie brain illness detected in US: Check symptoms, key details

Two national parks in Maryland have reported cases of "zombie deer disease" among deer populations, marking the first instances of the highly contagious and fatal brain illness detected within national parks in the state, Fox reported quoting officials.

During recent efforts aimed at reducing the white-tailed deer population to safeguard native flora and maintain historic landscapes, the National Park Service confirmed two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) among deer at Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, Fox reported.

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a neurological disorder affecting deer, elk, reindeer, and moose, characterized by symptoms such as stumbling, weight loss, and neurological issues, as outlined by the CDC. This disease has been identified in various regions of the U.S., Canada, Norway, and South Korea. It's worth noting that symptoms may take up to a year to manifest, as per the report.

FAQs:

Q1. What is the full form of CWD?
A1. The full form of CWD is Chronic wasting disease.

Q2. What is CWD?
A2. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a neurological disorder affecting deer, elk, reindeer, and moose, characterized by symptoms such as weight loss, stumbling, and neurological issues, as outlined by the CDC.