Payan, Gregory.

Chronic wasting disease / Gregory Payan and Casey Gallagher. - 1st ed. - New York : Rosen Pub. Group, 2004. - 64 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - Epidemics : deadly diseases throughout history .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 61) and index.

The beginning -- CWD spreads like wildfire -- Science -- Why is it an epidemic? -- What the future holds.

Describes CWD, a deadly disease that affects deer and elk, detailing its cause and symptoms, as well as research that is being done to control the epidemic and find a cure.

ISBN: 0823941981 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 2003001769

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Chronic wasting disease
Chronic wasting disease.
Diseases.

LC Class. No.: SF997.5.C46 / P38 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 573.8/639