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Review
. 2012;112(9 Pt 2):59-63.

[Prion diseases]

[Article in Russian]
N I Stoĭda, I A Zavalishin
  • PMID: 23235426
Review

[Prion diseases]

[Article in Russian]
N I Stoĭda et al. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2012.

Abstract

Prion diseases are a family of progressive neurodegenerative disorders caused by prions. There are four human prion diseases: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome, fatal insomnia and Kuru. They can arise in three different ways: acquired, familial or sporadic. We review clinical presentations, pathophysiology, morphological picture, diagnostic procedures and available treatment options of prion diseases.

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