Mystery brain disease spreading in US county, claims two lives: Can it be identified early?
etimes.in / Apr 15, 2025, 12:11 (IST)
Health officials in northern Oregon are investigating three cases, including two deaths, linked to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare and fatal brain disorder. CJD causes rapid mental deterioration and dementia-like symptoms. While the CDC monitors for unusual patterns, experts emphasize that CJD remains extremely rare, with no widespread outbreak detected.