CJD Nasal Test (IMAGE)

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

CJD Nasal Test

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The test developed by NIH and Italian scientists involves the insertion of a rigid fiber-optic rhinoscope into the patient's nasal cavity. A sterile brush is then inserted alongside the scope to collect olfactory neurons by gently rolling along the mucosal surface.

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