The review on: “Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease”

Abstract

This review will explore the information about Creutzfeldt -Jakob disease (CJD), which is the human prion disease. CJD is a rare brain disorder and rapidly progressive. CJD belongs to the family of human prion disease, which is caused by misfolded, transmissible infections particles, or prions. Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSEs), also known as prion disease. Spongiform refers to the characteristic appearance of infected brains. CJD affects about one person in every one million people per year worldwide. CJD is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder which is having a higher mortality rate. CJD usually appears in later life and has a high incubation period but become rapidly progressive once clinically symptoms begin. CJD exist in three major groups sporadic CJD (sCJD), Acquired CJD, and Genetic CJD. The sporadic form generally affects the late middle age or elderly persons (Mean age of 67 years). Most people with clinically diagnosed CJD die within a year. Other neurodegenerative illness like Alzheimer's disease involves the deposition of an aberrantly folded protein: although CJD is transmissible. There is no specific treatment for CJD except for supportive care. The arrangement of different clinicians and surveillance programs can maintain awareness of CJD to control the future incidence of its transmission.