# Exploring CJD incidence trends: insights from Slovakia

**Authors:** Pavol Skacik, Egon Kurca, Stefan Sivak

PMC · DOI: 10.1080/19336896.2024.2349011 · Prion · 2024-05-09

## TL;DR

This paper explores why certain regions in Slovakia have higher rates of a genetic form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

## Contribution

The study provides insights into geographical incidence trends and contributing factors of genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

## Key findings

- Genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease shows evolving geographical incidence trends.
- Certain regions in Slovakia exhibit heightened incidence rates.
- Multiple factors contribute to the increased rates in specific areas.

## Abstract

Authors are commenting on the evolving geographical incidence trends observed with the genetic form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and discussing the diverse array of factors contributing to the heightened incidence rates observed in specific geographical regions.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (MONDO:0005357)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** CJD (MESH:D007562)

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## References

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