Condition Article

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder. CJD progresses rapidly and is fatal. Learn how to prevent CJD.

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Definition

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder. CJD progresses rapidly and is fatal. Learn how to prevent CJD.

Concept record

Canonical title: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Alphabetical key: C
Category: Disease Condition
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: CJD
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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