Current evidence doesn't suggest that you can catch CJD through normal social contact, the air, touching, drinking from the same cup, kissing or sexual contact. You don't need to wear gloves when touching a loved one with CJD or their clothes, sheets, towels, etc. As a general rule, you should always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching anyone with any illness. Spouses and other household members of sporadic CJD patients have no higher risk of contracting the disease than the general population.
