Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by the development of abnormal, infective proteins called prions. It is rare in Ontario. CJD can occur sporadically, due to inherited genetic mutations or through exposure to an incorrectly reprocessed medical instrument used on an infective patient. Variant CJD is related to consumption of infected beef.
A Review of the Current Global Mpox Situation and the Public Health Approach to the Increase in Cases in Ontario
This PHO Rounds will provide a background on the different mpox clades including an epidemiological update on the mpox situation globally and in Ontario. We will highlight key updates on laboratory testing for clade Ib, the use of third-generation smallpox vaccine to prevent mpox infection, and review infection prevention and control measures.
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