Cluster of fatal brain disease cases in rural Oregon

Oregon investigates three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in Hood River County, with public health risk seen as extremely low for the moment. Images (c) ConsumerAffairs

No widespread public risk seen so far, officials say

Key takeaways:

  • Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) detected in Hood River County in eight months

  • Two people have died; one case confirmed, two considered presumptive

  • Officials say public risk is “extremely low” but are investigating possible links



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