慢性消瘦疾病威胁宾夕法尼亚州的鹿,促使自2012年以来的管理努力。 Chronic wasting disease threatens Pennsylvania's deer, prompting management efforts since 2012.

慢性消瘦病是一种致命的神经退化性疾病,类似于疯牛病,它正在危及宾夕法尼亚州的鹿群。 Chronic wasting disease, a fatal neurodegenerative illness similar to mad cow disease, is endangering Pennsylvania's deer population. 自2012年以来,在该州检测到该疾病,由被称为棱镜的麻黄蛋白引起的疾病,可能需要长达18个月的时间才能显示出症状,最终导致动物死亡。 Detected in the state since 2012, the disease, caused by misshapen proteins called prions, can take up to 18 months to show symptoms, ultimately leading to the animals' death. 宾夕法尼亚州游戏委员会管理9个地区,以控制社署的蔓延。 The Pennsylvania Game Commission manages nine areas to control the spread of CWD.