DISEASE SLOWLY SPREADING IN DEER POPULATION - Not Transmitted To Humans

(11/21/2002)

A new disease is beginning to spread through the deer population, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. At least four of several dozens of sick deer found dead in Greene County have been confirmed with Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease. The disease, spread by insect bites, is not transmitted to humans. While the game commission suggests the use of gloves while field dressing a deer, the disease is not infectious to humans. They also suggest washing hands and tools. Greene County is a short distance from the West Virginia border. Cases of the disease have been reported in West Virginia, Maryland and Ohio.

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