Hans Gerhard Creutzfeldt

Hans Gerhard Creutzfeldt was a German neurologist best known for his research on prion diseases, particularly Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). CJD is a rare and fatal brain disorder characterized by rapid mental deterioration and is caused by infectious proteins called prions. Creutzfeldt's work helped to identify the disease's symptoms and its progression. His contributions greatly advanced medical understanding of these unique and devastating diseases, paving the way for further research into prions and their impact on the brain. Creutzfeldt's legacy is significant in the fields of neurology and infectious diseases.