Tag: CJD
Jakob’s Disease
Jakob’s Disease Definition and Description of Jakob’s Disease Jakob’s Disease, formally known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), is a rare and degenerative neurological disorder characterized by rapid cognitive decline, neurological impairments, and ultimately death. It belongs to a group of conditions known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), which are caused by prions—abnormal infectious proteins that lead…
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Definition and Description of Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative neurological disorder that affects the brain’s function. It is classified as a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE), caused by misfolded proteins known as prions. These prions lead to brain damage over time, resulting in a variety of symptoms…