original_query: What is chronic wasting disease (CWD) and what animals does it affect in the US?
query: What is chronic wasting disease (CWD) and what animals does it affect in the US?
answer: Chronic wasting disease (CWD), also known as zombie deer disease, is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy affecting deer. In the US, it affects mule deer, white-tailed deer, red deer, sika deer, elk, caribou, and moose.