Current treatment & virus entry considerations for #bornavirus in first detected cluster of #BoDV1 #encephalitis affecting 2 children from #Maitenbeth by @BNITM_de, @rki_de, Hauner clinic @LMU_Muenchen & LGL Bayern. Prevention remains so far only option.👉🏾http://bit.ly/3J0BMlY

New study with related #VSBV1 #bornavirus shows sinusitis & an early involvement of the limbic system suggesting olfactory route of virus entry. Viral spread then to nearby anatomical brain areas or along specific neural tracts to more distant brain areas.
http://bit.ly/3K1olTP

First comprehensive epidemiological risk factor study on human #Bornavirus #encephalitis by @rki, @BNITM_de & LGL Bayern: Main risk factor for #encephalitis apparently residence in rural #BoDV1 endemic area in solitary location or on edge of settlements.
👉🏾http://bit.ly/3x6SM3h