Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease /

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by Margulies, Phillip.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Epidemics Published by : The Rosen Pub. Group, (New York :) Physical details: 64 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Brain --Diseases. | Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. | Diseases. Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

A challenge and a mystery -- A rare disease -- History of CJD -- CJD and TSE -- Prions -- The Future of CJD.

Traces the history, current issues, and future of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare genetic disorder that effects the brain and is part of the same group of illnesses as "mad cow disease."