Suspected neurological disorder concerns doctors in Canada

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare, degenerative brain disorder which can lead to dementia and death. 9News

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare, degenerative brain disorder which can lead to dementia and death.Symptoms of the mystery brain disorder appear to be memory loss, abnormal jerking movements and vision loss.

In order for a patient to be included in the suspected cluster, they must undergo a series of tests including brain imaging, metabolic and toxicology tests and spinal taps.Doctors have also looked into the patients' histories to rule out other possible diseases. Scientists are working to determine if they are dealing with a previously unknown disorder or a series of unrelated symptoms.

 

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