Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease
Alternate Names : New Variant CJD - "the Human Form of Mad Cow Disease", Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
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Creuztfeldt-Jakob Disease
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Creuztfeldt-Jakob disease is an organic brain syndrome caused by a protein-like particle called a prion. Loss of brain function resembles Alzheimer's disease, but is very rapid in progression. Complete dementia usually occurs by the sixth month, death follows quickly. There is no known cure.
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Central Nervous System
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The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.
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