Natural Borna Disease in Domestic Animals Others than Horses and Sheep

Authors :: Liv Bode
Hanns Ludwig
A.-L. Lundgren
G. Czech
Source :: Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Series B. 40:298-303
Publication Year :: 1993
Publisher :: Wiley, 1993.
Abstract: Summary In 24 cats (Uppsala, Sweden) with neurological signs of “staggering disease” and typical neuropathology, 44% had Borna disease virus (BDV)-specific antibodies. In 173 cat sera (Berlin, Germany) of animals with unknown record, 7% were BDV positive. Out of 24 cats with undefined neurological disorders, 13% were BDV positive. Similarities in staggering disease of cats and Borna disease of horses and sheep suggest related etiological agents.