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📋Overview
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a rare, rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by abnormal prion proteins leading to brain damage. It is a type of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy. CJD is the modern preferred term encompassing several forms previously described under related names.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0022336ICD-10-CM
A81.0A81.00
MeSH
D007562
SNOMED CT (US)
792004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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