{"id":17431,"date":"2025-01-23T21:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T21:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-welt.com\/en\/index.php\/2025\/01\/23\/understanding-creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-a-complete-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T21:30:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T21:30:35","slug":"understanding-creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-welt.com\/en\/index.php\/2025\/01\/23\/understanding-creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease<\/b> (CJD) is a rare brain disorder that puzzles doctors. It attacks the brain quickly, causing big problems for patients and doctors<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lidementia.org\/alzheimers-disease\/types-of-dementia\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>. In the U.S., CJD affects about one in a million people each year<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lidementia.org\/alzheimers-disease\/types-of-dementia\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>CJD is a unique prion disease. Prions are proteins that fold abnormally in the brain. This causes fast brain decline and nerve problems<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20371226\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing about CJD helps us understand its risks. <b>Sporadic CJD<\/b> is the most common type, making up 85% of cases<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lidementia.org\/alzheimers-disease\/types-of-dementia\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">1<\/a><\/sup>. Genes and rare spread methods cause the other cases<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20371226\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>CJD is an extremely rare neurodegenerative disorder<\/li>\n<li><b>Prion diseases<\/b> involve abnormal protein folding in the brain<\/li>\n<li>Approximately one in a million people are affected annually<\/li>\n<li>Multiple types of CJD exist, with sporadic being most common<\/li>\n<li>The disease progresses rapidly and currently has no cure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Definition and Overview<\/h2>\n<p><b>Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease<\/b> (CJD) is a rare brain disorder that causes rapid dementia. It attacks neural networks, leading to permanent brain damage. CJD belongs to a group called <b>transmissible spongiform encephalopathy<\/b><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>CJD mainly affects people around age 60. It progresses quickly and has limited treatment options<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/hcp\/clinical-overview\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>The disease poses a major neurological challenge for medical professionals. Its fast progression makes it hard to treat effectively.<\/p>\n<h3>Understanding Prion Proteins and Their Role<\/h3>\n<p><em>Prion proteins<\/em> are at the heart of CJD. These unique molecules can change from normal to infectious forms. Misfolded prions trigger rapid brain cell deterioration<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Statistics and Prevalence<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Approximately 350 CJD cases occur annually in the United States<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>85% of cases are sporadic, with no identifiable transmission pattern<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/hcp\/clinical-overview\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">4<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>10-15% of cases result from genetic mutations<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Less than 1% of cases are acquired through external transmission<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Signs and Early Symptoms<\/h3>\n<p>Early CJD symptoms include subtle neurological changes. These can be hard to spot at first.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Memory problems<\/li>\n<li>Personality shifts<\/li>\n<li>Impaired coordination<\/li>\n<li>Vision disturbances<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As CJD progresses, symptoms worsen. Patients may experience uncontrolled muscle movements and severe cognitive decline. Sadly, most patients live less than a year after diagnosis<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/hcp\/clinical-overview\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>CJD represents a complex neurological challenge that continues to perplex medical researchers worldwide.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Types of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease<\/h2>\n<p><b>Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease<\/b> (CJD) is a rare brain disorder with several types. Let\\&#8217;s explore these variations to better understand this complex condition.<\/p>\n<h3>Sporadic CJD: The Most Common Form<\/h3>\n<p><b>Sporadic CJD<\/b> makes up about 85% of all cases<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/about\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">5<\/a><\/sup>. It happens randomly without known causes. In 2020, the UK reported 131 deaths from <b>sporadic CJD<\/b><sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>This type usually affects people in their late 60s. However, younger individuals can also get it, though rarely.<\/p>\n<h3>Genetic or Familial CJD: An Inherited Challenge<\/h3>\n<p><b>Genetic CJD<\/b> accounts for 5-15% of cases<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/about\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">5<\/a><\/sup>. It\\&#8217;s caused by changes in the prion protein gene. Families with a history of this condition are at higher risk.<\/p>\n<p>In the UK, familial CJD affects about 1 in 9 million people<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<h3>Acquired CJD and Variant CJD: Rare but Significant<\/h3>\n<p><b>Acquired CJD<\/b> is extremely rare. It can come from contaminated medical tools or infected biological products<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/about\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Variant CJD<\/b> is linked to eating beef from BSE-infected cattle. Interestingly, the UK reported no <b>variant CJD<\/b> deaths in 2020<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contaminated medical instruments<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to infected biological products<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/about\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">5<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>The global incidence of CJD remains low, estimated at one to two cases per million population annually<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/about\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Each CJD type presents unique challenges. Ongoing research is crucial to better understand and manage this disease.<\/p>\n<h2>Diagnosis and Treatment Methods<\/h2>\n<p>Diagnosing Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is challenging for doctors. It\\&#8217;s rare and resembles other brain disorders<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/what-is-dementia\/types-of-dementia\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">7<\/a><\/sup>. CJD affects about one in a million people worldwide each year<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/what-is-dementia\/types-of-dementia\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">7<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors use several methods to diagnose CJD:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Magnetic Resonance Imaging (<b>MRI<\/b>) to detect brain changes<\/li>\n<li>Electroencephalogram (<b>EEG<\/b>) to analyze brain wave patterns<\/li>\n<li>Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis<\/li>\n<li><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20371230\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">Neurological examinations<\/a> to assess cognitive and motor functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Brain biopsy<\/b> is the best way to confirm CJD. <em>Yet, it\\&#8217;s not always done due to risks<\/em>. The RT-QuIC test can detect prion proteins in CSF samples.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Diagnostic Method<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>MRI<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Identify brain structural changes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>EEG<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Detect abnormal brain wave patterns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>CSF Analysis<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Detect specific protein markers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>CJD treatment focuses on managing symptoms and providing comfort<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/treatment\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">8<\/a><\/sup>. Care teams may include doctors, nurses, and therapists. They support patients throughout the disease<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/treatment\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Medications can help with specific symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sedatives for psychological symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Muscle relaxants for tremors<\/li>\n<li>Painkillers for patient comfort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>No definitive cure exists for CJD, making early diagnosis and supportive care crucial for patient quality of life.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Consider creating advance directives with your healthcare team<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/treatment\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">8<\/a><\/sup>. This helps outline your treatment preferences. Understanding <b>CJD diagnosis<\/b> can help you face this tough brain condition.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder that puzzles medical researchers. It affects only 1-1.5 people per million annually<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/neurology\/articles\/10.3389\/fneur.2016.00138\/full\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">9<\/a><\/sup>. Understanding <b>CJD research<\/b> is vital for grasping the complexity of <a href=\\\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9647838\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">neurological investigations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Prion disease prevention<\/b> strategies are evolving as scientists learn more about transmission. Sporadic CJD, making up 85-90% of cases<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/neurology\/articles\/10.3389\/fneur.2016.00138\/full\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">9<\/a><\/sup>, can\\&#8217;t be prevented. However, awareness and early detection are crucial.<\/p>\n<p>Most CJD patients live less than a year after symptoms appear<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/neurology\/articles\/10.3389\/fneur.2016.00138\/full\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">9<\/a><\/sup>. This highlights the severity of the condition. Researchers are studying CJD to understand other <b>neurodegenerative disorders<\/b> better.<\/p>\n<p>CJD studies may lead to breakthroughs in Alzheimer\\&#8217;s and Parkinson\\&#8217;s research. Advanced diagnostic techniques help medical professionals identify these challenging conditions<sup class=\\\"citation\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/neurology\/articles\/10.3389\/fneur.2023.1227566\/full\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">10<\/a><\/sup>. They\\&#8217;re now better equipped to manage disease progression.<\/p>\n<p>Current treatment options are limited, but hope lies in ongoing scientific exploration. Your support of <b>CJD research<\/b> can spark future breakthroughs. The medical community is dedicated to solving CJD\\&#8217;s mysteries.<\/p>\n<section class=\\\"schema-section\\\">\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3>What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>CJD is a rare and fatal brain disorder caused by abnormal prion proteins. It leads to rapid cognitive decline and neurological symptoms. The disease affects about one in a million people yearly in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What are the main types of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>There are three primary types of CJD:<br \/>\n\u2022 Sporadic CJD: The most common form, occurring spontaneously without known risk factors<br \/>\n\u2022 Familial or <b>Genetic CJD<\/b>: Caused by inherited genetic mutations<br \/>\n\u2022 <b>Acquired CJD<\/b>: Resulting from exposure to contaminated medical instruments or procedures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What are the early symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Early symptoms of CJD include:<br \/>\n\u2022 Personality changes<br \/>\n\u2022 Memory problems<br \/>\n\u2022 Impaired coordination<br \/>\n\u2022 Vision disturbances<br \/>\n\u2022 Rapidly worsening confusion<br \/>\n\u2022 Involuntary muscle movements<br \/>\n\u2022 Difficulty walking<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>How is Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease diagnosed?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Diagnosing CJD is challenging and involves several tests. Doctors use <b>MRI<\/b> scans to detect brain changes. They also analyze brain wave patterns with an <b>EEG<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Cerebrospinal fluid tests look for specific protein markers. In rare cases, a <b>brain biopsy<\/b> might be needed for a definitive diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Is there a cure for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Sadly, there\\&#8217;s no cure for CJD yet. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and improving quality of life. Most patients survive less than a year after symptoms start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>What causes Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Misfolded prion proteins cause CJD. These proteins build up in the brain, leading to neuronal death. They trigger a chain reaction of protein misfolding, causing progressive brain damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Who is most at risk for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>CJD typically affects people aged 55-75. Sporadic CJD usually occurs in older adults. Familial CJD can develop as early as age 20 in those with genetic mutations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Variant CJD<\/b>, linked to mad cow disease, tends to affect younger people. The average onset age for this type is 28.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Can Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease be prevented?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Sporadic CJD can\\&#8217;t be prevented, but we can reduce the risk of acquired forms. Better sterilization of medical tools helps. Regulations on animal feed prevent bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).<\/p>\n<p>Careful screening of medical procedures and blood donations also lowers the risk. These steps help protect against <b>acquired CJD<\/b> forms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Source Links<\/h2>\n<ol data-type=\\\"sources\\\">\n<li>A Complete Guide to Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: What You Need to Know &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.lidementia.org\/alzheimers-disease\/types-of-dementia\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.lidementia.org\/alzheimers-disease\/types-of-dementia\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: Rare cause of dementia-Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease &#8211; Symptoms &amp; causes &#8211; Mayo Clinic &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20371226\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20371226<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Clinical Overview of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/hcp\/clinical-overview\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/hcp\/clinical-overview\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Classic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/about\/index.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/creutzfeldt-jakob\/about\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/what-is-dementia\/types-of-dementia\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.alz.org\/alzheimers-dementia\/what-is-dementia\/types-of-dementia\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease &#8211; Treatment &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/treatment\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd\/treatment\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Frontiers | Creutzfeldt\u2013Jakob Disease: Analysis of Four Cases &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/neurology\/articles\/10.3389\/fneur.2016.00138\/full\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/neurology\/articles\/10.3389\/fneur.2016.00138\/full<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Frontiers | Case report: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: a case that initiated with the onset of obsessive-compulsive state &#8211; <a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/neurology\/articles\/10.3389\/fneur.2023.1227566\/full\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"nofollow\\\">https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/neurology\/articles\/10.3389\/fneur.2023.1227566\/full<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. 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