Mystery brain disease spreading in US county, claims two lives: Can it be identified early?
Health officials in northern Oregon are investigating three cases, including two deaths, linked to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare and fatal brain disorder. CJD causes rapid mental deterioration and dementia-like symptoms. While the CDC monitors for unusual patterns, experts emphasize that CJD remains extremely rare, with no widespread outbreak detected.
Health officials in northern Oregon are investigating three cases, including two deaths, linked to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare and fatal brain disorder. CJD causes rapid mental deterioration and dementia-like symptoms. While the CDC monitors for unusual patterns, experts emphasize that CJD remains extremely rare, with no widespread outbreak detected.
