Articles (6)
Synonyms
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare and fatal condition that affects the brain. It causes brain damage that worsens rapidly over time.
Articles for Creutzfeldt-Jakob (Prion) disease
Causes
Find out what causes Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). The main cause of all types of CJD is a build-up of an abnormal infectious protein in the brain called a prion.
Diagnosis
Read about the tests used to investigate Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) including MRI, EEG and lumbar puncture. A brain biopsy is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of CJD.
Introduction
Find out about the different types of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), and what causes the condition and how it's treated.
Prevention
Read about the strict controls that are in place to prevent variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) spreading through the food supply and blood transfusions.
Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) which vary depending on the type. In sporadic CJD they are neurological and in variant CJD they are psychological.
Treatment
Find out what can be done for a person with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) to reduce their symptoms.
