Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Which disease of man is similar with cattle's, bovine spongyform encephalopathy:
A
Encephalitis
B
Jecob-crutzfelt disease
C
Spongiocitis of cerebrum
D
Spondylitis
Answer
Jecob-crutzfelt disease
Explanation
Solution
The disease of man that is similar to cattle's bovine spongiform encephalopathy is Jacob-Creutzfeldt disease. This is a rare, degenerative, and fatal brain disorder caused by abnormal proteins known as prions. It affects both humans (Jacob-Creutzfeldt disease) and cattle (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) and leads to neurological symptoms.
So, the correct option is (B): Jecob-crutzfelt disease