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A comment on Prions, Nearly Indestructible and Universally Lethal, Seed the Eyes of Victims. Parent comment

Re:Prions, Nearly Indestructible and Universally Lethal, See... by dingby on Monday December 10, 2018 @11:45AM (#18649134)
Your “next prion disease” is entirely hypothetical. Given that, it is pure speculation how to prevent its transmission. Why would you assume specific precautions taken would apply?
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Re:Prions, Nearly Indestructible and Universally Lethal, See... by travisoneill1 on Monday December 10, 2018 @11:52AM (#18649184)
The same way standard protocols are used to prevent transmission of viruses & bacteria. Apparently they don't work on prions:

> In a particularly vexing twist, prions are also nearly impervious to destruction, even when attacked using a strenuous combination of disinfectants, heat, and pressure.

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