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CJD
A guide for patients and carers
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Contents
- Introduction
- What is CJD?
- What are the different types of CJD?
- What precautions do I need to take to stop CJD spreading?
- Can I get CJD from eating meat?
- How does the brain of someone with CJD differ from normal?
- What causes CJD?
- What does "genetic susceptibility" to CJD mean?
- Is there a genetic test for CJD?
- Can CJD be avoided, and is it catching?
- What are the symptoms of CJD, and how does the disease progress?
- How is CJD diagnosed?
- Are other conditions easily mistaken for CJD?
- How is CJD treated?
- What impact can CJD have on families of poepl with the condition?
- What support is available for carers of people with CJD?
- Conclusion
- Organisations that may be able to help
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