Seems talk of it has died down- though the rate at which it was increasing in the Midwest was concerning to say the least. Have there been no human reports because symptoms take time? I recall reading it affected proteins within apes- the crossover is likely. Is it just from actually consuming spinal and bain materials? Is it 'dose dependent', I thought no since it's a prion and they sort of have a domino effect. Could just straight contact with it cause infection - say touching spinal fluid of an asymptomatic seemingly healthy deer? More so with a symptomatic deer? It can stay in soil for years, I imagine it can stay on clothing even with washing, what about hunters who shot a head shot and get contaminated blood on their clothing, hands etc? I guess I'm just wondering how much concern should there be those groups that are in close contact with deer, as I haven't heard much on it since 2021.