Scrapie

A fatal disease of the nervous system in sheep and goats, characterized by pruritus, debility, and locomotor incoordination. It is caused by proteinaceous infectious particles called PRIONS.

Year introduced: 1968(1966)

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Tree Number(s): C01.207.800.717, C10.228.228.800.717, C10.574.843.850, C22.836.799

MeSH Unique ID: D012608

Entry Terms:

• Rida

See Also:

• Prions
• Prion Diseases
• PrPSc Proteins

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