borna disease

/ ˈbɔːnə /

noun

1. vet science a viral disease of mammals, especially horses, caused by a member of the Flaviviridae and characterized by the development of encephalitis

Example Sentences

Borna disease was named after a city in eastern Germany where it once killed numerous horses in the late 19th century.

From Scientific American

“This Borna disease is really a strange disease—it’s not like a flu,” he adds, noting that it does not cause epidemics.

From Scientific American

They found evidence of Borna disease virus in eight samples.

From Seattle Times

Borna disease virus 1, or BoDV-1, is normally found in horses, sheep and other mammals.

From Seattle Times

Borna disease virus 1, or BoDV-1, is normally found in horses, sheep and other mammals.

From Washington Times