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How common is classic cjd?
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<1:million: It occurs in less one person per million per year.
Answered 2/1/2012
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Classic CJD: Cjd occurs with a frequency of 1-2 cases per million population, increasing a bit for people over 50. Most cases are completely sporadic or random, but 10-15% are due to genetic mutations, so it is important to check family history. Otherwise, your chances are infinitely small.
Answered 9/16/2019
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