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Lincoln County, Okla. – Officials confirmed Wednesday a case of so-called "zombie-deer" disease in Oklahoma.
A rush of a breeding heard in Lincoln County has been tested positive for chronic wasting disease, or "zombie", according to the Departments of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and Wildlife Conservation of Oklahoma.
This deadly neurological disease affects the brains of elk, deer and other deer species. There is no vaccine or treatment for the disease, officials said.
The two year old elk died from an injury and was subjected to routine surveillance in accordance with the establishment's flock certification plan.
Officials say there is no known risk to the health of humans or livestock, but the CDC warned against eating contaminated meat.
CDA DETAILS: Chronic debilitating disease
Studies have suggested that non-human primates, such as monkeys, who eat infected meat or come into contact with bodily fluids from an infected animal, may be at risk. The CDC said the research raises concerns about the risks to people.
READ MORE: Zombie deer disease, present in 24 states, could spread to humans
Officials say it is the second confirmed case of MDC in Oklahoma. The first case occurred in a herd of elk breeding in Oklahoma County in 1998.
"The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the Wildlife Conservation Department of Oklahoma are implementing emergency measures to monitor and protect herds of wild and high-status deer and provide information to the public as soon as they become available. " – Department of Agriculture, Food and Forests of Oklahoma
Jackie DelPilar of FOX23 reported on prevention efforts in Oklahoma in February:
READ MORE: Oklahoma wildlife officials use to prevent the spread of "zombie deer" disease
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