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Transmission of creutzfeldt-jacob disease (cjd) has been proven between family members?

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Yes and No: Transmission in the sense of exposure to the prion protein is not more likely between family members than the general population. However, there are familial, i.e., genetic, forms of cjd that can be inherited.

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Answered 1/29/2013

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