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Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to prion disease

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Prion Disease

DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria for Major or Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Prion Disease [1]

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  • A.The criteria are met for major or mild neurocognitive disorder.

AND

  • B.There is insidious onset, and rapid progression of impairment is common.

AND

  • C.There are motor features of prion disease, such as myoclonus or ataxia, or biomarker evidence.

AND

  • D.The neurocognitive disorder is not attributable to another medical condition and is not better expiated by another mental disorder.
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Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

The prevalence of major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to prion disease is unknown.[1]

Risk Factors

Differential Diagnosis

  • Other major neurocognitive disorders[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association. 2013. ISBN 0890425558.

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