Question

Q59. Consider the following statement about Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD).

1. It is a fatal brain disorder.

2. It is caused by virus.

3. It is a communicable disease.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. (a) Only 1 and 2
• B. (b) Only 2 and 3
• C. (c) Only 1 and 3
• D. (d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(c) Only 1 and 3

Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) is a fatal brain disorder. Its symptoms include memory problems, behavioral changes, poor coordination, and visual disturbances. CJD is caused by a protein known as a prion. Recently scientists have found that Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease may spread through touch. The deadly Creutzfeldt-Jakob diseases — human form of the ‘mad cow’ disease — may spread through touch