Overview

• One infected man has died and the second remains hospitalized with Borna disease encephalitis.
• The Pfaffenhofen health office is working closely with Bavarian state health experts to trace possible transmission pathways.
• Field shrews excrete BoDV-1 via urine, feces and saliva; precise human infection routes remain unconfirmed.
• The LGL recommends avoiding contact with shrews or their droppings; protective gear is advised when handling potentially contaminated materials.
• City and district officials will hold a joint information event on BoDV-1 later this week to inform residents.