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Is mad cow a bacteria

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

No. It is a prion, or a misfolded protein.

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Is the Mad Cow disease come from a bacteria?

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Can mad cow disease by identified by a gram stain?

Mad Cow Disease cannot be identified by a gram stain. Mad Cow Disease is caused by prions, incorrectly folded proteins. Gram staining is a way to separate bacteria into two groups - positive and negative - and cannot be used to identify prions, since prions are not bacteria.


When was Mad Cow-Girl born?

Mad Cow-Girl was born in 1961.


Can you build up a resistance to mad cow disease?

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When did Mad Cow-Girl die?

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How can mad cow disease be treated in animals?

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Can you catch mad cow disease from person to person?

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