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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Quiz

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)?

Progressive memory loss
Explanation

Common initial symptom in CJD.

#2

What is the usual age range for onset of symptoms in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (sCJD)?

60s to 70s
Explanation

Typical age range for sCJD onset.

#3

Which of the following is NOT a variant of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

Endemic CJD
Explanation

Not a recognized variant of CJD.

#4

What is the average duration of illness from onset to death in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

6-12 months
Explanation

Typical duration of sCJD illness.

#5

Which of the following is a clinical manifestation commonly seen in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

Myoclonus
Explanation

Involuntary muscle jerks often present.

#6

Which of the following is a variant form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease linked to consumption of contaminated beef?

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
Explanation

BSE-contaminated beef implicated in vCJD.

#7

Which protein plays a central role in the pathogenesis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

Prion
Explanation

Prion misfolding leads to CJD.

#8

What is the most common route of transmission for variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD)?

Consumption of contaminated beef
Explanation

Linked to BSE-contaminated beef consumption.

#9

Which region of the brain is most severely affected in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

Frontal lobe
Explanation

Common site of brain degeneration in CJD.

#10

What is the mainstay of treatment for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

Supportive care
Explanation

No cure; treatment aims at symptom management.

#11

Which of the following is NOT a potential mode of transmission for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

Droplet inhalation
Explanation

Not known to transmit via droplets.

#12

What is the primary feature of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease on MRI scans?

Cortical ribboning
Explanation

Distinctive MRI pattern in CJD.

#13

Which diagnostic test is typically used to confirm Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

Brain biopsy
Explanation

Definitive diagnostic method for CJD.

#14

Which of the following is a potential risk factor for sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

Genetic mutations
Explanation

Genetic predisposition can increase risk.

#15

Which of the following is a characteristic histopathological finding in Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease?

Prion protein aggregates
Explanation

Pathological hallmark of CJD.

#16

What is the estimated annual incidence rate of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease per million population?

5-7 cases
Explanation

Incidence rate of sCJD per million.

#17

Which region of the world has reported the highest incidence of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease cases?

Europe
Explanation

Epidemiologically linked to Europe.

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