Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs), Including "Mad Cow Disease" : Public Health and Scientific Issues

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Examines public health and scientific issues relating to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), including bovine spongiform encephalopathy or "mad cow disease." Explains the nature of TS...

Examines public health and scientific issues relating to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), including bovine spongiform encephalopathy or "mad cow disease." Explains the nature of TSEs and how they are acquired; TSE testing, prevention, and treatment; and the TSE-related roles and responsibilities of HHS, EPA, and DOD. Reviews outstanding TSE research needs and the importance of Federal public health risk communication efforts.

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