CWD infectivity preserved in soil -
Agent remains in environment to infect other species
Soil-bound prions that cause CWD remain infectious
www.eurekalert.org - April 13, 2006
Prions Adhere to Soil Minerals and Remain Infectious - Johnson, et al.
www.plospathogens.org - April 2006 (pdf)
RELATED MATERIAL:
Environmental Sources of Prion Transmission in Mule Deer - Miller, et al.
Emerging Infectious Diseases - June 2004 (pdf)
Coincident Scrapie Infection and Nephritis Lead to Urinary Prion Excretion - Seeger, et al.
Science - October 14, 2005 (abstract)
A Protease Resistant PrP Isoform Is Present In Urine of Animals and Humans Affected with Prion Diseases - Shaked, et al.
Journal of Biological Chemistry - June 21, 2001 (pdf)
Recovery of Infectious Prion Protein from Environmental Samples - Bartholomay, et al.
Water Board finalizing stance
Moving animal research site
recommended in long term