Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - Definition
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD; pronounced KROITS-felt-YAH-kop) is a highly infectious disease that affects the nervous system. It is related to a condition known as "mad cow disease."
- Encephalopathy:
- A brain disorder characterized by loss of memory and other mental problems.
- Iatrogenic:
- Caused by a medical procedure.
- Prion:
- A form of protein that can cause an infectious disease.
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