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8E00 Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A disease of the brain, that is associated with a mutation of normal prion protein genes or spontaneous transformation of prion proteins. This disease is characterised by a long incubation period, progressive dementia, neurological deficits, and is fatal. Transmission may be by direct contact with infected nervous tissue or blood. Confirmation is by pathological examination of the brain.

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synonyms

• Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• sCJD - [Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease]
• idiopathic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
• Creutzfeld-Jakob disease NOS
• Classical sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• Thalamic sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• Cortical sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

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