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Concept information

Preferred term

scrapie

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/43353

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