Natural Borna disease in domestic animals others than horses and sheep.
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.
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Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala.
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D000818:Animals; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000097:blood*; D001890:Borna Disease / Q000382:microbiology*; D001891:Borna disease virus / Q000276:immunology*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D002415:Cats; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male
D000914:Antibodies, Viral