Bovine spongiform encephalopathy
Overview
Mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) is a brain disorder in cattle. Humans may acquire the disorder by eating diseased meat. In humans, the disorder is called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).
Symptoms
CJD ultimately leads to dementia and death. The condition is rare.
Treatments
Treatment focuses on keeping the person as comfortable as possible.
