Deer virus in Coos County

[The Heretic]

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I did a search so this shouldn't be a duplicate, but if it is, mods go ahead and delete it.

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[salmonriverjohn]

Thanks for the heads up!
I'm going to look into this particular hemmoragic disease and it's possible transmission to humans via consumption by humans as soon as I get back from the (what are the odds) emergency room physicians conferance I'm attending on food Bourne illness being held in Los Vegas.
Very interesting.

 

[salmonriverjohn]

So after a quick search,

There are no known cases of humans getting sick from AHD. However, if living or hunting in an infected area, it is a good idea to wear rubber gloves when handling carcasses. People who may be sick for any reason or who have a compromised immune system should also take special precautions around these carcasses. There are no known health risks of eating meat from a deer infected with AHD. However, experts recommend thoroughly cooking any the meat from animals from an infected area.

Ok a little relief, but this can be devastating to local herds.