JOURNAL ARTICLE

Prion agents (1st section).

  • Published In: Transfusion, 2024, v. 64. P. S4 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a prion disease that affects deer, elk, and moose. It has been detected in several countries, but there is no evidence of transmission to humans. However, there is a theoretical concern if human-adapted strains were to appear. The disease can be transmitted through bodily fluids and tissues of infected animals, but there is no treatment or pre-symptomatic test available. Another prion disease called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) is discussed in the document, including its transmission through blood transfusions and plasma-derived products. The document also mentions the genetic factors that influence susceptibility to vCJD and the lack of effective treatments or prevention measures. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Transfusion. 2024/02, Vol. 64, pS4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Veterinary Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0041-1132
  • DOI:10.1111/trf.17627
  • Accession Number:175641133
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