Canadian vCJD | Facts | Infected Canadian Cow |
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Saskatchewan
Where was the first victim of vCJD in Canada?
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Brain
Spine Nervous System
What part of the body does this disease affect?
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Alberta
Where was the first mad cow case in Canada?
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2002
When was the first victim of vCJD in Canada?
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United Kingdom
What country has had the highest cases?
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8 years old
How old was the cow?
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United Kingdom
What country did the man originally get the disease from?
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Tingling
Dementia Psychotic behavior Paralysis Coma Death
What are the most common symptoms?
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May 20th, 2003
What specific day was this case found out on?
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Endoscopy
What medical procedure did the Saskatchewan man have done 4 months before his death?
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Within the food chain
Through blood transfusions
How can it be prevented?
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Closed border
What did other countries do after finding out?
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