Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
One Health Investigation into Fatal Encephalitis Caused by Pigeon Paramyxovirus Type 1, France.
- Journal:
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Veyrenche, Nicolas et al.
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
Pigeon paramyxovirus type 1 (PPMV-1) is a genotype of avian paramyxovirus type 1 that uses species of the family Columbidae as reservoir species. We report fatal PPMV-1 encephalitis in a human without immunosuppression or travel history outside metropolitan France. Postmortem analyses revealed PPMV-1 in tissues, underscoring that physicians should consider this potential diagnosis.
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