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scrapie (n)
a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system
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a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system
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Scrapie, a fatal neurological disease affecting sheep and goats, is caused by an abnormal form of prion protein.
The scrapie agent is highly resistant to heat and other environmental conditions, making it difficult to eliminate from infected herds.
Scrapie symptoms can vary depending on the strain of the agent and the host species, but typically include neurological abnormalities such as tremors and ataxia.
There is no cure for scrapie, and infected animals must be euthanized to prevent further spread of the disease.
