Guest guest Posted May 1, 1999 Report Share Posted May 1, 1999 Betty, There are many theories as to the cause of CJD. Dr. Bastion believes bacteria (spiroplasma) is the cause. Dr. L.idis thinks it is a virus. Dr. Prusiner believes the prion theory, however, in one of his lectures, he mentioned a " protein X " as the trigger. During hospice care near the end of life, food and water and withheld. A morphine drip is provided for any pain due to the body organs closing down. The fluid that collects in the lungs causes pneumonia. The patient is also turned every two hours to avoid collection of fluid in the lungs..............Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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