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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy

April, 20th, 2023


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Mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) is a brain disorder in cattle. Humans may acquire the disorder by eating diseased meat. In humans, the disorder is called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).


Overview

CJD ultimately leads to dementia and death. The condition is rare.

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Treatment focuses on keeping the person as comfortable as possible.

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