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Comment: What is the relationship between CWD and ticks?

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) remains a major concern not only because of its impact on deer, elk, and moose, but also because of its impact on human health. One of the most pressing unknowns is why the disease is so contagious. We suspect that direct contact between animals, transmission of the virus from does to fawns, and environmental transmission from soil or plants likely play a role. Another potential path is currently being explored.

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