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Prion disease: All you need to know
Prion diseases are a group of conditions that affect the nervous system. Misfolded prion proteins in the brain cause damage and a range of…
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What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare neurodegenerative condition that gradually destroys brain cells. In most cases, the cause is unknown. Find…
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What is CJD? The four types of CJD
Genetic CJD is a very rare illness. In this form, CJD is caused by an inherited abnormal gene. The illness is therefore not 'caught' in any way.
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What are the causes of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)?
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is caused by a prion - an infectious protein in the brain. The disease belongs to a broad group of animal and human…
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The risk factors of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)
In the majority of cases, doctors do not know what caused an individual to develop CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease). No factors have been specifically…
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What are the treatment options for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)?
This article tells you all you need to know about the treatment options for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects…
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