Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (sCJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder caused by abnormal prion proteins that damage brain tissue. It usually appears suddenly in middle or older age and progresses rapidly, leading to memory loss, personality changes, coordination problems, and eventually severe neurological decline. The exact cause is unknown, but it isn't inherited or contagious through casual contact. sCJD is fatal, typically within a year of symptoms beginning. It is diagnosed through clinical evaluation, brain imaging, and sometimes brain tissue analysis. There is currently no cure or effective treatment for the disease.