Prion disease is a group of conditions that get triggered by a prion, which is a type of normal protein in the brain that has folded abnormally. The symptoms include rapidly progressing dementia, problems with gait, hallucinations, confusion, fatigue, and problems with speech. The common types of prion disease are Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), variably protease-sensitive prionopathy (VPSPr), and Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker disease (GSS).
Prion Disease - Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Prion diseases are a set of unusual neurodegenerative conditions that affect humans and animals alike. Read the article below to learn more about this.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease - Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare brain disease that causes progressive brain damage that may result in death. Read the article to know more.
