The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the state's worst deer disease outbreak since 2012 with cases found in 11 southwest counties, officials said.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says epizootic hemorrhagic disease cases are beginning to uptick and will likely result in higher levels of dead deer.

The Michigan DNR says it has confirmed a deadly disease affecting deer in at least 11 counties in the state this year.

Michigan is experiencing its worst outbreak of a potentially deadly deer disease in more than a decade. The Kent County Road Commission picks up deer on the side of the road that have died due to a collision with a vehicle.

There is no evidence that humans can contract the virus from midges, infected deer or venison, and the disease poses no threat to human health.