Borna disease virus (BoDV-1) is an emerging zoonotic virus that has been linked to severe neurological disorders, particularly encephalitis, in humans. Although cases are rare, the disease often ...

In humans the virus triggers inflammation in the brain which is almost always deadly and is transmitted to humans by shrews.

A fatal virus has reportedly been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus — thought to be the first "henipavirus" in North ...