Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, rapidly progressive, and fatal neurodegenerative disorder. It is caused by **prions**, which are abnormally folded proteins that induce normal proteins in the brain to misfold. CJD primarily affects older adults (sporadic form) worldwide, leading to rapid mental and physical deterioration. Track Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease activity and outbreaks specific to New Hampshire.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-04
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