Bornavirus (BoDV-1) Encephalitis in Children: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment

Abstract

Infectious encephalitis in children can be caused by several pathogens, very rarely this can be caused by bornaviruses (BoDV-1). Due to the recent discovery of the disease in humans and the small number of cases, especially pediatric infections, knowledge about the disease pathology as well as therapeutic options is limited. Therefore, this review shall help raise awareness of this rare and mostly fatal disease, promote an early diagnosis, and present current knowledge about possible treatment options.

Keywords

inflammatory - BoDV-1 - bornavirus - encephalitis

Publication History

Received: 11 July 2024

Accepted: 15 March 2025

Article published online:
14 April 2025

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