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Anthony Ashkenaz & Katie Williams

Warning issued over 'rare' fatal disease that triggers meningitis found in Europe

A 'very rare' but fatal disease has been detected in Germany and experts have warned of a potential new breakout.

The German health authorities have issued a warning as the disease known as Borna could cause inflammation in the brain.

As the Express reports, this fatal illness comes from the Borna Disease Virus (BDV) and is an infectious neurological syndrome affecting warm-blooded animals. It is also known as sad horse disease.

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