Types of Dementia

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
A rare, ultimately fatal disorder of infectious or genetic origin that typically causes memory failure and behavioral changes. is a rare, rapid and fatal disease of the central nervous system Central nervous system
Consists of the brain and spinal cord.. Death often occurs within 6-12 months of diagnosis Diagnosis
The process by which a physician determines what disease a patient has by studying the patient’s symptoms and medical history and by analyzing any tests performed (blood, urine, brain scans, etc.).. This disease is thought to be caused by prions Prions
Pieces of protein that may cause infection and have been linked to some forms of dementia., which are particles that change our body's proteins into infectious deadly proteins, which results in brain death.

The most common type of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is called sporadic Sporadic
Occurs infrequently or occasionally, making it difficult to predict when it will occur. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. This occurs at random with no regard to race or gender. This disease can also come from exposure to infected brain or spinal cord Spinal cord
Runs from the base of the skull down the back. It is a part of the central nervous system and is responsible for the quick response time of a reflex. tissue Tissue
A group of cells that all have a similar function and structure. or blood, which can result from exposure to contaminated surgical equipment. Features of this disease include, jerking movements, visual disturbances, problems with walking and balance Balance
The ability to sit or stand upright without falling over or slumping into a potentially dangerous position. as well as paranoia Paranoia
Suspicion of others that has no basis on fact, an irrational fear or distrust of others.. There is currently no cure for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. It is a devastating illness that often robs its sufferers of their abilities Abilities
Level at which certain actions and activities can be carried out. in a very short period. The disorder is rare, only occurring in about 1 out of 1 million people.

In the United Kingdom, the discovery of a new variant of Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (nvCJD nvCJD
Stands for a new varient Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease; a human disease found in the United Kingdom which is thought to be caused by the same infection as Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis, or mad cow disease.) was linked to consuming meat from cows infected with Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis Bovine Spongiform Encephalitis
A fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation (BSE).