Abstract:Introduction: Prion diseases are a group of diseases that affect the human brain tissue and cause characteristic spongiform changes. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is the most common type of this group of diseases. The diagnosis of CJD is very difficult particularly in emergency department (ED) settings and is mainly based on the exclusion of the other causes of ongoing mental status changes. Case Report: We present the case of a 77-year-old female as a sporadic CJD patient who was consulted with the prelimin… Show more
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