CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE, VARIANT

Course overview

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), discovered in Great Britain in 1996, is one of four forms of the rare, fatal neurodegenerative disorder. vCJD differs from the more recognized sporadic form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of vCJD, its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.