Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Prevention

Is it possible to prevent Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.

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How to Prevent Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease


To avoid the new variant form of this condition, it is recommended that you avoid eating beef produced in areas that may have BSE (mad cow disease). There are no known ways to prevent other forms of CJD.


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