It's not entirely certain. There have been no human cases of CWD, but it is known that CWD poses a threat, most likely, to non-human primates. CDC recommends not eating meat from deer infected with CWD, as it is possible that CWD could potentially spread to people, similar to Mad Cow Disease.
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It's not entirely certain. There have been no human cases of CWD, but it is known that CWD poses a threat, most likely, to non-human primates. CDC recommends not eating meat from deer infected with CWD, as it is possible that CWD could potentially spread to people, similar to Mad Cow Disease.