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  1. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

    Also known as: CJD, subacute spongiform encephalopathy
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    An unusual neurologic disorder that leads to dementia followed by death. This is very rare condition.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
    How is condition transmitted?
    Transmitted through direct contact
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    Common for ages 60 and older
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    What is Creutzfeldt Jakob disease?
    See more... Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rapidly progressive, rare, transmissible, and universally fatal neurodegenerative condition caused by prion proteins. The condition has a long incubation period. CJD was first described in 1920 by Hans Creutzfeldt and later in 1921 and 1923 by Alfons Jakob.

    Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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    Is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease the same as mad cow disease?
    The disease destroys brain cells. Seen through a microscope, it makes the brain look like a sponge. Classic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is not the same as “ mad cow disease ," which only happens in cattle. It's also not linked to "variant" CJD, which comes from products made from cattle that had mad cow disease.

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - WebMD

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    How does Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease affect the brain?
    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease leads to spongiform degeneration of the brain, which is thought to be caused by the conversion of normal prion protein to proteinaceous infectious particles that accumulate in and around neurons and lead to cell death.

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia.org

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    Can Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease be cured?
    Fluorine-18-FDG PET shows hypometabolism in the affected regions. There is currently no curative treatment and the disease is invariably fatal with a mean survival of seven months. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a notifiable disease in most countries, including European Union countries, Australia, United Kingdom, USA, and Canada.

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  3. National Center for Biotechnology Information
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507860

    Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    WebJan 30, 2024 · Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rapidly progressive, rare, transmissible, and universally fatal neurodegenerative …

    • Author: Kranthi K. Sitammagari, Wajeed Masood
    • Published: 2024/01/30
    • Publish Year: 2019
  4. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/brain/what-is-creutzfeldt-jakob-disease

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - WebMD

  5. Radiopaedia
    https://radiopaedia.org/articles/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease | Radiology Reference Article

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    Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) - HelpGuide.org

    WebFeb 5, 2024 · What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease? Diagnosed independently by Drs. Creutzfeldt and Jakob in the early 1920s, the disease that bears their names is a rare, degenerative brain disorder that …

  8. Patient
    https://patient.info/doctor/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) | Doctor - Patient

  9. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/prion-disease

    Prion Disease: What It Is, Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  10. PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29939637

    Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease - PubMed

  11. Alzheimer Society of Canada
    https://alzheimer.ca/.../rare-types-dementia/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease | Alzheimer Society of Canada

  12. CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/prions/about/index.html

    About Prion Diseases | Prions | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …

  13. Nature
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41572-024-00497-y

    Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease and other prion diseases - Nature