Schizophrenia

Introduction. 

The Borna Disease Virus has been associated with schizophrenia in humans, but is primarily an animal pathogen affecting horses, sheep and others. Affected animals often walk in circles continuously (Sad Horse Syndrome).

Summary

• Cause: Borna Disease Virus
• Microscopy: enveloped ssRNA virus
• Symptoms: mental disturbance;
• Transmission: Respiratory
• Complications: psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia)
• Pathogenesis: T-cell mediated immunopathogenesis of infected neurons
• Treatment: supportive

References/Links

1. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/3/3/97-0311_article