Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder that leads to rapid cognitive decline and neurological issues. It's caused by abnormal proteins called prions that trigger brain damage. Symptoms include memory loss, personality changes, and coordination problems, usually progressing rapidly over months. CJD can occur spontaneously, be inherited, or arise after exposure to infected tissue. There is no cure, and it is typically fatal within a year or so after symptoms appear. Due to its severe impact on health, awareness and research into CJD are critical for understanding and managing prion diseases.
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare and progressive neurological disorder caused by misfolded proteins called prions. These prions damage brain cells, leading to severe mental and physical decline. Symptoms may include memory loss, personality changes, vision problems, and difficulties with coordination and speech. CJD is typically fatal within months to a few years after symptoms appear. Although it occurs randomly, some forms are inherited, and it can also result from exposure to contaminated tissue, such as through certain medical procedures. There is currently no cure, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms.