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Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD) Learning Center

Treatments could include:
There is no known cure. Interleukins and other medications may be use in an attempt to slow the progression of the disease. Custodial care may be required early in the course of the disease. Medications may be needed to control aggressive behaviors.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 29, 2009
There is no cure for CJD. There is no treatment that slows the progression of the disease. Drug therapy and nursing care are intended to minimize psychiatric symptoms and increase comfort for affected persons. However, the rapid progression of CJD...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
A neurologist or a psychiatrist is normally the primary consultant for CJD, and continual nursing care may be necessary as disease progresses. Physical therapist may also be required.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
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