Borna Disease Virus (BDV) is a neurotropic virus that can infect horses, among other species, leading to neurological disorders. It belongs to the family Bornaviridae and is characterized by its ability to persist in the host's central nervous system. In horses, BDV infection can result in clinical signs such as ataxia, behavioral changes, and other neurological deficits. The virus is primarily transmitted through direct contact or exposure to contaminated environments. Diagnosis of BDV in horses involves the detection of viral RNA or antibodies in biological samples. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and clinical impact of Borna Disease Virus in equine populations.
Bauswein M, Arnold L, Springer DN, Redlberger-Fritz M.Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV-1) is a zoonotic virus with a recently confirmed potential to cause rare but severe cases of encephalitis in humans. While the bicolored white-toothed shrew (Crocidura leucodon), which represents the reservoir, is widely distributed over eastern, central, and southern Europe as well as south-west Asia, human infections have so far only been reported from Germany. As infections in sentinels such as horses indicate the endemic circulation of the virus also in circumscribed regions of neighboring countries (Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland), we initiated a retrospec...
Rymaszewska A, Kubiak K, Dmitryjuk M, Rząd I, Kirczuk L.Ixodes ricinus is a widespread vector of numerous microorganisms pathogenic to humans and animals in Europe. The risk of exposure to tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) has increased in recent years due to climate change, the conversion of natural green areas to recreational areas, and growing human and animal populations, including pets. Using molecular methods, the prevalence, diversity, and co-occurrence of selected tick-borne microorganisms were assessed in questing I. ricinus collected from recreational areas (n = 409), in ticks feeding on horses (n = 135), and in blood samples from red d...
