BSE and vCJD: their biology and management

This course aims to provide an understanding of BSE and vCJD, their biology, and management. By the end of the course, learners will be able to comprehend the biology of prions, the origin and spread of BSE, the emergence and epidemiology of vCJD, and the management of the BSE/vCJD episode. The course teaches skills in analyzing the risks to human health posed by BSE, understanding prion-like behavior, and managing public health crises. The teaching method includes lectures, case studies, and discussions. This course is intended for individuals interested in public health, biology, epidemiology, and disease management.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Introduction
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 course overview
• 1.2 BSE
• 1.3 Pre-existing human TSEs
• 1.4 TSEs and non-human animals
• 1.5 BSE and risks to human health: vCJD
• 2 The biology of prions
• 2 The biology of prions
• 3 The origin and spread of BSE
• 3 The origin and spread of BSE
• 4 The emergence of vCJD
• 4 The emergence of vCJD
• 5 The epidemiology of vCJD
• 5 The epidemiology of vCJD
• 6 Is prion-like behaviour exceptional or the norm?
• 6 Is prion-like behaviour exceptional or the norm?
• 7 Managing the BSE/vCJD episode: an overview
• 7 Managing the BSE/vCJD episode: an overview
• 8 Managing the BSE/vCJD episode up to May 1990
• 8 Managing the BSE/vCJD episode up to May 1990
• 9 Managing the BSE/vCJD episode from May 1990 to March 1996
• 9 Managing the BSE/vCJD episode from May 1990 to March 1996
• 10 Managing the BSE/vCJD episode from March 1996
• 11 The official inquiries
• 12 The international dimension
• 12.1 An overview
• 12.2 Dealing with vCJD
• 13 course summary
• 14 course questions and answers
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgements