Case study: CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) - Prions Flashcards
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What is CJD?
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Details: causes an individual’s brain to degenerate and develop difficulties functioning normally.
100% fatal
Prion molecules overtake healthy proteins
Creates ‘holes’ in the brain
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How can CJD be contracted?
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Transmission: ingesting infected brain or nerve tissue from animals
3
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distinguish the difference between mad cow disease and CJD
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humans can ONLY contract CJD, whereas MCD can only affect cattles
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What are some symptoms?
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symptoms: loss of coordination, weakness, blindness
