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NBME S5 F1 progressive memory loss

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clar697
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06/27/08 - 06:59 AM

A 67-year-old man has rapidly progressive memory loss, agnosia, and aprexia over the past 6 months. He had a corneal transplant 9 months ago. He has myoclonic jerking movements. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these findings?

A) Aluminum toxicity
B) Head injury
C) Slow virus (prion) disease
D) Stroke
E) Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency

Aashi
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06/27/08 - 07:22 AM

C) Slow virus (prion) disease ------->CJD

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