A new variant of ________ may be linked to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or "mad cow disease."
A)Huntington's disease
B)Pick's disease
C)Alzheimer's disease
D)Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease

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Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (CJD) is a rare and fatal brain disorder that is believed to be caused by misfolded prion proteins. It is possible for humans to contract variant CJD (vCJD) through consumption of contaminated meat products, such as those infected with BSE. A new variant of CJD linked to BSE would be considered a significant public health concern. The other diseases listed are not believed to be caused by prion proteins and are not known to be associated with BSE.

A New Variant of ________ May Be Linked to Bovine