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British Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 8, No. 5, 26-29 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1469044607083580
© 2007 Infection Prevention Society

Creuzfeldt Jacob Disease

P. Weaving

Infection Control Nurse Lead, Cumbria Primary Care Trust

Creuzfeldt Jacob disease is a fatal neurodegenerative condition that is caused by an unconventional infectious agent that can be transmitted through some healthcare interventions. This article describes the etiology and epidemiology of the disease and discusses measures to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated transmission

Key Words: CJD • transmissable spongiform encephalopathies • prion disease


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