It’s actual name is Chronic Wasting Disease and is a fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the state's first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer. The fatal neurological illness, often called “zombie deer disease,” ...

Georgia's first-ever case of the deer disease -- which is 100% fatal -- was reported last week in south Georgia.

The zombie deer disease has made its way to Georgia and its spread is concerning for animal experts and hunters alike.

Starting next deer season, hunters in south Georgia will have the option to drop off the heads of deer they take to be tested for a fatal and infectious brain-eating disease sometimes called “zombie ...

SCIENTISTS have warned 'zombie deer disease', fatal to every animal it infects, has potential to spread to humans. Medically known as chronic wasting disease (CWD), the condition leaves deer ...

A 'zombie deer' disease that is fatal to every animal it infects could soon spill over into humans — if it hasn't already, according to an alarming new report. Experts have been warning for ...

The disease — which is 100% fatal — causes a deer's nervous system to shut down until they die, but there's no evidence of the disease spreading to humans.

CJD is rare but fatal. The UK NHS lists possible symptoms including loss of intellect and memory, changes in personality, ...

Wildlife authorities in Georgia are warning about 'zombie deer disease' after the state's first case. A white-tail deer in Lanier County contracted the devastating neurological disease ...

Consider CWD to be the wildlife equivalent of Mad Cow Disease. It invades the brains of deer, elk, and moose, gradually ...