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How widespread is kuru?

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GaleEncyofNeuroDis

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Kuru reached epidemic proportions among tribal members in the 1950s. Since the practice of cannibalism was halted, the disease has essentially disappeared. Zero to 10 cases of kuru are diagnosed each year.

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