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Variant CJD is one of the different kind of prion disease that is related to the infamous mad cow disease. This CJD can be obtained through the consumption of diseased meat. This variant of the disease usually affects younger individuals. | Variant CJD is one of the different kind of prion disease that is related to the infamous mad cow disease. This CJD can be obtained through the consumption of diseased meat. This variant of the disease usually affects younger individuals. | ||
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Variable protease (VPSPRr) Another variant of disease, sensitive prionopathy is a very rare condition that affects individuals around the age of 70 years old. It is Like CJD, however, the protein is not digested easily. This variant of the disease usually occurs in an individual who has history of dementia in their family.<ref | Variable protease (VPSPRr) Another variant of disease, sensitive prionopathy is a very rare condition that affects individuals around the age of 70 years old. It is Like CJD, however, the protein is not digested easily. This variant of the disease usually occurs in an individual who has history of dementia in their family. | ||
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The symptoms can lead to a severe disability due to the important functions that proteins are responsible for. It can also lead to death, however, studies show in most cases death occurs within a year.<ref | The symptoms can lead to a severe disability due to the important functions that proteins are responsible for. It can also lead to death, however, studies show in most cases death occurs within a year. | ||
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Gerstmann- Straussler Scheinker disease is another extremely rare variant that presents itself at an early age in individuals around 40. Kuru is also a variant that was commonly seen in New Guinea. This variant presents itself after the consumption of human brain tissue, usually after the death of the individual, so the tissue is usually infected by prions at the time.<ref | Gerstmann- Straussler Scheinker disease is another extremely rare variant that presents itself at an early age in individuals around 40. Kuru is also a variant that was commonly seen in New Guinea. This variant presents itself after the consumption of human brain tissue, usually after the death of the individual, so the tissue is usually infected by prions at the time. | ||
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The last variant is fatal insomnia, which is also a very rare hereditary disorder that makes the individual have difficulty sleeping. There is a sporadic version of this type that can be acquired not through inheritance.<ref | The last variant is fatal insomnia, which is also a very rare hereditary disorder that makes the individual have difficulty sleeping. There is a sporadic version of this type that can be acquired not through inheritance. | ||
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The disease cannot be cured, however, it can be managed through medications to slow the progression. | The disease cannot be cured, however, it can be managed through medications to slow the progression. | ||