Scientist warns of new CJD outbreak

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“A second wave of variant CJD cases could be on the way, scientists have warned.Professor John Collinge has

established the human form of mad cow disease can be easily passed on through blood and more easily transmitted than eating contaminated meat.
The specialist has been tracking the progress of 24 people who accidentally received infected blood transfusions.”
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