Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease is a rare, progressive, and ultimately fatal prion disease that affects the brain. It belongs to a group of conditions known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
Key points
- CJD is very rare
- It can appear in sporadic, genetic, or acquired forms
- Early symptoms may include rapid cognitive decline, coordination problems, and behavioral changes
- Diagnosis involves clinical evaluation, imaging, EEG, and sometimes specialized laboratory tests (including certain biomarkers)
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