ICD-11 MMS

08 Diseases of the nervous system

Human prion diseases  (8E00-8E0Z)

8E00 Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01


A disease of the brain, that is associated with a mutation of normal prion protein genes or spontaneous transformation of prion proteins. This disease is characterised by a long incubation period, progressive dementia, neurological deficits, and is fatal. Transmission may be by direct contact with infected nervous tissue or blood. Confirmation is by pathological examination of the brain.

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