What Is Bornavirus (BoDV-1) and Why Is It So Dangerous? Can Antimicrobial Coatings Help to Prevent?
By DaXem GmbH | virexbuster.de | Published: 19 May 2026 Quick answer: Bornavirus (BoDV-1) is a rare but almost always fatal viral infection transmitted to humans by the field shrew (Feldspitzmaus). There is no vaccine and no specific treatment. Cases in Bavaria are rising in 2026. The virus reaches humans through direct contact with infected shrews or their excretions on surfaces. Thorough cleaning of contaminated surfaces is a key prevention measure — and antimicrobial surface Read more










