Three Cases of ‘100% Fatal’ Brain Disease Emerge in Tiny Oregon Town

In a shocking medical mystery, three cases of the deadly Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have appeared in a small Oregon town, challenging odds and alarming health officials. This raises questions about possible environmental factors and community health safety.
In Hood River County, Oregon, three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) have surfaced over the past eight months, resulting in two fatalities. Health officials have confirmed one case through autopsy, while two others are classified as probable. Despite thorough investigations, no links between the cases have been identified, and experts emphasize that CJD poses an extremely low risk to the general public. ([fox5atlanta.com](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/hood-river-cjd-investigation?utm_source=openai))