by Richard Knight 
Consultant Neurologist 
Chairman CJD Support Network  

Introduction 
Understandably, the identification of a new case of BSE in Scotland might cause renewed public concern about the risk of vCJD through human diet. However, this latest report does not change our understanding of the actual risk to humans. A few points should be made to put this event into context, in particular, issues regarding BSE in cattle and the risk to humans.