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====== Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) ====== | ====== Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) ====== | ||
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**Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease** (CJD) is a rare, fatal, progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It affects about 1 in every 1 million people per year worldwide. CJD has a rapid course and usually appears in late life. There is a very short survival time, death usually occurs within one year of symptom onset. | **Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease** (CJD) is a rare, fatal, progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It affects about 1 in every 1 million people per year worldwide. CJD has a rapid course and usually appears in late life. There is a very short survival time, death usually occurs within one year of symptom onset. |