Non-suppurative meningoencephalomyelitis
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Borna virus disease (Feline non-suppurative meningoencephalomyelitis, feline polio or feline polioencephalomyelitis, staggering disease) is a slowly progressive, inflammatory disease of the CNS in domestic cats. It has been reported in North America, Europe, and Australia.
The cause is unknown, but an infectious agent such as Borna virus disease can be involved. The disease causes neuronal degeneration, axonal loss, and demyelination with mononuclear inflammation, most severe in the thoracic segments of the spinal cord.
The clinical course is marked by progressive paraparesis of 1-2 months duration, often with focal hyperesthesia, head tremor, and behavioural changes. Antemortem diagnosis is difficult. There is no treatment, and the prognosis is poor[1].
