To the editor: The data that two people have died and one other individual is displaying signs of Creutzfeldt-Jakob illness (“Oregon well being officers examine uncommon mind illness blamed for 2 deaths,” April 16) is daunting certainly contemplating its deadly signs. It’s additionally deeply regarding that this illness might transfer into human populations by way of the ingestion of contaminated deer, elk or moose meat. It’s crucial that authorities funding of analysis into deadly ailments continues to be monitored and never fall prey to the present administration’s fund slicing. Analysis into this and different such neurodegenerative well being considerations should not be diminished, and the current detections of Creutzfeldt-Jakob and continual losing illness are a reminder of the necessary want to remain alert on this entrance.
Elaine Livesey-Fassel, Los Angeles
