Prion diseases like CJD, BSE, and Kuru are characterized by a rapid onset of dementia.
Prion diseases, including Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (CJD), Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), and Kuru, all manifest with rapid dementia.
| Front | Name prion diseases |
|---|---|
| Back | All manifest with RAPID development of dementia Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease (CKD) BSE → beef consumption Kuru → human tissue consumption |
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