There are no specific treatments for prion diseases. There is multidisciplinary, medical, psychological, and social care.
Treatments for Prion Diseases
Medical care begins with a probable diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. It covers the notification of the probability of diagnosis and the appointment of a reference person to monitor health and social care. Depending on the progression of their symptoms, patients may be monitored at home, hospitalized, or given home-based palliative care. In other cases, they may be admitted to a follow-up care unit or a healthcare facility. Treatments may be prescribed to alleviate various symptoms and make the patient’s daily life more comfortable.
Psychological care ranges from informing the patient and his or her family of the probable diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease to supporting them throughout the course of the disease. Doctors, psychologists, and associations are available as primary care points to provide the best possible support to patients and their loved ones.
Social support helps patients with all the administrative procedures involved in covering their care, setting up home care, and obtaining tax or financial assistance.
