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6. What Are the Symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?
Unfortunately, vCJD is very difficult to diagnose until it has run its course. It can affect person’s of just about any age group, but the symptoms remain the same despite a person’s age or previous health status.
vCJD attacks the nervous system and can cause neurological symptoms such as mood disorders and loss of coordination. Over time, the illness causes dementia and, as it advances, brain abnormalities. These abnormalities can only be detected via an MRI. The disease typically results in death within 13 months of the onset of symptoms.
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