Kuru Disease Prevention: Understanding Risks & Precautions

Avoid contact with infected tissue:

Kuru is transmitted through contact with infected brain or other tissues. Avoid handling the body of someone who has died from kuru, and avoid contact with their personal belongings.

Practice safe sex:

Kuru can also be transmitted through sexual contact. Use condoms during sex to reduce your risk of infection.

Get vaccinated:

There is a vaccine available that can help prevent kuru. The vaccine is recommended for people who live in areas where kuru is common, such as Papua New Guinea.