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What are symtoms of mad cow diease in humans?
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CJD: It is called Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in humans. It causes myoclonus (rapid muscle jerks) and rapidly progressive dementia (memory loss). It is usually NOT from dietary intake of prions, but rather genetic.
Answered 10/10/2015
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