To the editor: The data that two people have died and one other individual is displaying signs of Creutzfeldt-Jakob illness (“Oregon health officials investigate rare brain disease blamed for two deaths,” April 16) is daunting certainly contemplating its deadly signs. It’s additionally deeply regarding that this illness might transfer into human populations by means of the ingestion of contaminated deer, elk or moose meat. It’s important that authorities funding of analysis into deadly illnesses continues to be monitored and never fall prey to the present administration’s fund chopping. Analysis into this and different such neurodegenerative well being considerations should not be diminished, and the latest detections of Creutzfeldt-Jakob and continual losing illness are a reminder of the vital want to remain alert on this entrance.
Elaine Livesey-Fassel, Los Angeles
