Narrative Review of Variegated Squirrel Bornavirus 1 (VSBV-1) in Captive Exotic Squirrels
Variegated squirrel bornavirus 1 (VSBV-1) is a recently identified zoonotic virus associated with fatal encephalitis in humans. A literature search in electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar was performed using the
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Variegated Squirrel Bornavirus 1 in Squirrels, Germany and the Netherlands [PDF]
We screened squirrels in Germany and the Netherlands for the novel zoonotic variegated squirrel bornavirus 1 (VSBV-1). The detection of VSBV-1 in 11 squirrels indicates a considerable risk for transmission to humans handling those animals.
Kore Schlottau +18 more
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Occupation-Associated Fatal Limbic Encephalitis Caused by Variegated Squirrel Bornavirus 1, Germany, 2013 [PDF]
Limbic encephalitis is commonly regarded as an autoimmune-mediated disease. However, after the recent detection of zoonotic variegated squirrel bornavirus 1 in a Prevost’s squirrel (Callosciurus prevostii) in a zoo in northern Germany, we retrospectively
Dennis Tappe +19 more
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Development of a nonhuman primate model for mammalian bornavirus infection. [PDF]
Dirk Höper +2 more
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Clinical analysis of Bornavirus Encephalitis cases demonstrates a small time window for Etiological Diagnostics and treatment attempts, a large case series from Germany 1996–2022 [PDF]
Christina Frank +2 more
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Analysis of exotic squirrel trade and detection of human infections with variegated squirrel bornavirus 1, Germany, 2005 to 2018 [PDF]
Christina Frank +2 more
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Distribution of zoonotic variegated squirrel bornavirus 1 in naturally infected variegated and Prevost’s squirrels [PDF]
Bernd Hoffmann +2 more
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New World camelids are sentinels for the presence of Borna disease virus
Abstract Borna disease (BD), a frequently fatal neurologic disorder caused by Borna disease virus 1 (BoDV‐1), has been observed for decades in horses, sheep, and other mammals in certain regions of Europe. The bicoloured white‐toothed shrew (Crocidura leucodon) was identified as a persistently infected species involved in virus transmission.
Alexandra J. Malbon +12 more
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Post COVID‐19: a solution scan of options for preventing future zoonotic epidemics
ABSTRACT The crisis generated by the emergence and pandemic spread of COVID‐19 has thrown into the global spotlight the dangers associated with novel diseases, as well as the key role of animals, especially wild animals, as potential sources of pathogens to humans.
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Abstract Borna disease has been assessed according to the criteria of the Animal Health Law (AHL), in particular criteria of Article 7 on disease profile and impacts, Article 5 on the eligibility of Borna disease to be listed, Article 9 for the categorisation of Borna disease according to disease prevention and control rules as in Annex IV and Article ...
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