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  1. Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
    Creutzfeldt–Jakob diseaseDegenerative brain disorder
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    Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease - Wikipedia

    Other namesClassic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
    SpecialtyNeurology
    SymptomsEarly: memory problems, behavioral changes, poor coordination, visual disturbances · Later: dementia, involuntary movements, blindness, weakness, coma
    ComplicationsAspiration pneumonia due to difficulty coughing
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    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - Symptoms & causes

    WEBJan 28, 2023 · Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare and fatal brain disorder that causes dementia. Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors and types of this prion disease, including variant CJD and iatrogenic CJD.

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  6. 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
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    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.

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    What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (kroits-felt Yah-Kobe)?
    Creutzfeldt-Jakob (KROITS-felt YAH-kobe) disease, also known as CJD, is a rare brain disorder that leads to dementia. It belongs to a group of human and animal diseases known as prion disorders. Symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease can be similar to those of Alzheimer's disease.

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    What are the symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?
    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is marked by changes in mental abilities. Symptoms get worse quickly, usually within several weeks to a few months. Early symptoms include: Personality changes. Memory loss. Impaired thinking. Blurry vision or blindness. Insomnia. Problems with coordination. Trouble speaking. Trouble swallowing. Sudden, jerky movements.

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    Can Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease be cured?
    There is no cure, but medications can relieve some of the symptoms. (See also Overview of Prion Diseases.) Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a prion disease, which develops when a normal protein called cellular prion protein (PrPC) changes shape (misfolds) and becomes disease-causing prion.

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  8. Cleveland Clinic
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    Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD): Symptoms & Treatment

  9. National Center for Biotechnology Information
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    Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    WEBJan 30, 2024 · 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 …

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