February 9, 2004
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been investigating the nation's first case of mad cow disease, discovered on Dec. 23, 2003, in a Holstein dairy cow in Washington state. Scientists believe humans can contract the deadly brain-wasting disease, variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), by consuming beef products from cows with mad cow disease, also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).
NINDS Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Information Page
Explains CJD, its treatment and diagnosis. Provides links to relevant organizations and publications. Presented by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/cjd.htm
The Centers for Disease Control presents common questions with answers about Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and CJD. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/cjd.htm
Addresses the question: Should I avoid beef and milk products just to be safe? http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00382
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
An extensive question and answer presentation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/cber/bse/bseqa.htm
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation, Inc.
Provides an overview of the disease and discusses CJD agent theories and research aspects. Announces Internet resources, conferences, and late news. http://www.cjdfoundation.org/
A site sponsored by families who have lost loved ones to vCJD. Provides help
to relatives, friends, and caregivers of disease victims. http://www.hbsef.org/
This page © 2003 NAHEC
This page last modified: 02/14/03