The outcome is usually very poor. Within 6 months or less of the onset of symptoms, the person will become incapable of self-care.
The disorder is fatal in a short time, usually within 8 months, but a few people survive as long as 1 or 2 years after diagnosis.
The cause of death is usually infection, heart failure, or respiratory failure.
What to expect if I have Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
The outcome is usually very poor. Within 6 months or less of the onset of symptoms, the person will become incapable of self-care.
The disorder is fatal in a short time, usually within 8 months, but a few people survive as long as 1 or 2 years after diagnosis.
The cause of death is usually infection, heart failure, or respiratory failure.