Borna disease virus and neuropsychiatric disease--a reappraisal

Trends Microbiol. 2001 Jul;9(7):295-8. doi: 10.1016/s0966-842x(01)02071-6.

Abstract

Despite progress in understanding the molecular biology and pathobiology of Borna disease virus, its epidemiology and role in human disease remain controversial. The challenges encountered in this field are a paradigm for the investigation of diseases potentially linked to complex host-microorganism interactions.

Publication types

  • News
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Borna Disease / complications
  • Borna Disease / diagnosis
  • Borna Disease / epidemiology
  • Borna Disease / transmission
  • Borna Disease / virology*
  • Borna disease virus / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Leukocytes, Mononuclear / virology
  • Mental Disorders / virology*