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Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (CJD) and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)
CJD was first identified in the 1920s. It is a rare disease found in all parts of the world. The average age of sufferers is 65 years.
Variant Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (vCJD)
A form of CJD that had not been recognised before was identified in 1995. This disease affected people under the age of 50 years.
Many of the early signs of vCJD are like those that occur in other neurological and psychiatric illnesses.
These can include mood swings, sleep problems, lack of interest in life, and neglect of personal hygiene.
It may not be clear that the person has a serious disease of the nervous system until several months after the start.
You can find out more about the symptoms of vCJD on the NHS Direct website (see related websites ).
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