What is another word for variant CJD?
Pronunciation: [vˈe͡əɹi͡ənt sˌiːd͡ʒˌe͡ɪdˈiː] (IPA) 
Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, commonly known as vCJD, is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by the prion protein. Synonyms for variant CJD include new variant CJD, bovine spongiform encephalopathy-associated CJD, and mad cow disease. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to the same disease. However, it is important to note that not all cases of CJD are caused by the same variant, and each subtype may have slightly different clinical signs and symptoms. Other subtypes of CJD include sporadic CJD, familial CJD, and iatrogenic CJD. Diagnosis of each variant may require different testing methods and treatment options.
