Correlations Between Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and the Endocrine System

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder caused by abnormal proteins referred to as "prions'' that accumulate in one's brain. This life-threatening disease leads to individuals contracting symptoms such as memory loss, personality changes, and impaired judgment. As the disease progresses, the body starts experiencing blindness, weakness, and involuntary movements that typically lead to death within six to eight months. There are three primary divisions: Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD), Familial Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (fCJD), and Acquired Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (aCJD).