Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) involves performing a neurological examination and spinal tap to rule out other forms of dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, encephalitis, chronic meningitis). Electroencephalogram (EEG), which records brain waves, can be used to detect a specific abnormality caused by CJD. Brain biopsy or autopsy must be performed to conclusively diagnose the disease.


Imaging tests that may be performed to detect stroke or brain tumor can also ...Read the full article