Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: implications for gastroenterology.
The current clinical views regarding variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and in particular transmission via endoscopy, of those representing both gastroenterology and the Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee are presented in an attempt to guide clinicians as to "best practice" given the current state of our knowledge.
Bramble
M G
MG
Endoscopy Centre, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK. mike.bramble@stees.nhs.uk
Ironside
J W
JW
D007562:Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome / Q000635:transmission*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors