Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Can Be Prevented by Avoiding

Question

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease can be prevented by avoiding
A) contact with mosquitoes.
B) contaminated waterways.
C) consumption of contaminated meat.
D) contact with bird droppings.
E) consumption of undercooked meat.

Accepted Answer

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is caused by consumption of contaminated meat, particularly beef from cattle infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Therefore, avoiding consumption of contaminated meat is the most effective way to prevent the disease.