不列颠哥伦比亚省有30头鹿死于可能由蚊子传播的病毒性疾病;正在等待检测。 Thirty deer died in British Columbia from possible viral diseases spread by midges; tests are pending.

至少有30头鹿在不列颠哥伦比亚省Grand Forks及其周围死亡超过两周, 促使官员调查可能爆发的癫痫出血性疾病(EHD)或蓝舌病, At least 30 deer have died in and around Grand Forks, British Columbia, over two weeks, prompting officials to investigate a possible outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) or bluetongue, viral illnesses spread by biting midges. 鹿在突然死亡前看起来很健康 嘴里有些明显的迹象 比如过量的流口水 虚弱 或者蓝色的变色 The deer appeared healthy before sudden death, with some showing signs like excessive salivation, weakness, or blue discoloration in the mouth. 测试正在进行中,样品将送往Penticton进行分析,预计很快会得到结果。 Testing is underway, with samples sent to Penticton for analysis, and results expected soon. 慢性消瘦疾病已被排除。 Chronic wasting disease has been ruled out. 这些疾病在8至36小时内造成内出血和死亡,对人类无害,通常在夏末和初秋流行。 The diseases, which cause internal bleeding and death within 8 to 36 hours, are not harmful to humans and are typically active in late summer and early fall. 风可能把感染的蚊子 从美国传到该地区 Wind may have carried infected midges from the U.S. to the region. 官方敦促居民报告新的鹿肉尸体。 Officials urge residents to report fresh deer carcasses.