What Is CJD?
9. Diagnosis
CJD will often be mistaken for another degenerative disease like Parkinson’s at first. However, an initial diagnosis of CJD can be reached with some tests and a look into the patient’s personal and medical history. These tests will often include a spinal tap, which analyzes the fluid that helps to protect the spinal cord and brain. Discovering a certain protein in this fluid will confirm CJD.
Other tests include an MRI, which helps to get an image of the patient’s brain. An EEG may also be used. This involves attaching electrodes the patient’s head, and these electrodes will help to measure electrical activity in the brain.
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