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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease medical therapy
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Management of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is directed towards palliative care. There is no effective treatment for Creutzfeldt Jakob disease.
Medical Therapy
Medical Therapy
- Management of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is directed towards palliative care.[1]
- There is no effective treatment for Creutzfeldt Jakob disease.[1]
- Steroid therapy, antibiotics, and antiviral agents have not been demonstrated efficacy.
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