由midges传播的EHD病毒正在杀死大福克斯(ND)的鹿,但对人或牲畜没有危险。
EHD virus, spread by midges, is killing deer in Grand Forks, ND, but poses no risk to people or livestock.
国家野生生物官员证实,甲型肝出血性疾病(EHD)是北达科他州大福克斯最近鹿死亡率猛增的原因。
State wildlife officials have confirmed that Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) is responsible for a recent surge in deer deaths in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
这种病毒通过咬蚊子传播,通常导致高烧、内出血和鹿的肿胀,常常在几天内导致死亡。
The virus, transmitted by biting midges, typically causes high fever, internal bleeding, and swelling in deer, often leading to death within days.
虽然EHD主要影响白尾鹿,但对人或牲畜不构成危险。
While EHD primarily affects white-tailed deer, it does not pose a risk to humans or livestock.
官员敦促公众报告生病或死亡鹿的情况,以帮助监测疫情并防止进一步蔓延。
Officials urge the public to report sick or dead deer to help monitor the outbreak and prevent further spread.