CJD is a disease caused by a misfolding protein, called a prion. (PREE-on) Prion diseases are a group of rare and fatal brain diseases which occur in both humans and animals. In humans, it is known as CJD. Cows get BSE, which stands for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Deer and elk contract CWD, or chronic wasting disease. There is no cure or clinical diagnosis for CJD. There is no cure for any of the diseases in the prion family.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

CJD For Dummies

In interest of starting at the very beginning, I am doing a "CJD for Dummies" or "CJD For Newbies" series here on the blog, CJD Talk. If you have been affected by CJD or are curious and just want to learn more, be my guest.

Also, if you have any questions about CJD, please ask and I'll find the answer for you.

And if you have any friends in the medical profession, please pass the blog onto them as we CJD families are pushing for more disease awareness and better patient care.

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Who is at risk for CJD? Have you ever had a surgery or received a blood transfusion? Have you ever eaten wild game such as deer or elk?

Learn more at:
CJD Foundation

Arizona Game and Fish*Remember CWD has been found in other states, such as Colorado (since 1967).

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