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Texas official warns against “measles parties” as outbreak keeps growing (arstechnica.com)

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[-] Ledericas@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago

Prions unlikely, they don't possess the infectious nature of pathogens.. additionally it's a pretty rare disease, because animals showing signs of prions are usually eradicated and burned. Also humans can carry inheritable forms, which is even rarer than cow prions.

[-] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

Even if someone manufactured it?

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