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Why Mad Cow Disease Predominantly Affects Teenage Population

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Overview

Explore a scientific video examining why variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), commonly known as mad cow disease, disproportionately affects individuals in their teenage years. Delve into the fascinating research spanning over three decades that investigates this peculiar age-specific pattern of infection, where most patients receive their diagnosis in their twenties, indicating teenage exposure to the infectious prion disease. Learn about the latest scientific understanding of this age-related susceptibility pattern, hosted by Tom Lum, who breaks down complex medical concepts into accessible explanations.

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Mad Cow Disease Mostly Infects Teenagers

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