| In this review, the presentation, pathology and incidence of CJD are examined, with particular reference to iatrogenic transmission. |
| Like mad cow disease and CWD, CJD is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy that kills its victims by filling their brains with microscopic sponge-like holes. |
| Autopsies are rare, and it's easy to misdiagnose CJD as Alzheimer's disease. |
| Jorg Hoffman, consultant in communicable disease control, said there had only been six cases worldwide of CJD being transmitted via surgery. |
| She was admitted to Leeds General Infirmary where doctors ran a series of tests, including checks for CJD, before they were able to diagnose her. |
| Two CJD suits seeking a total of around 3 billion yen in damages are pending at the Otsu and Tokyo courts. |
