Human prion diseases
Purpose of review
Prion diseases are rapidly progressive neurodegenerative conditions that can be difficult to diagnose and are transmissible under specific circumstances. The authors will provide background regarding prion disease and focus on diagnostic tools.
Recent findings
Prion disease is caused by misfolded prion protein. The three possible causes of prion disease include sporadic (85%), genetic (10–15%), and acquired (
Source: Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: CNS INFECTIONS: Edited by Adarsh Bhimraj Source Type: research