France reports the first known human case of Shamonda, a livestock virus
French health authorities reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus, previously found only in animals and spread by biting midges. The patient, severely immunocompromised and treated for a serious illness in Lyon, died in early October; investigators are still determining the virus's role in the death. The health ministry called it an exceptional case and says no risk to the general population has been identified. The WHO and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control were informed.
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Why it matters
Until this case, Shamonda was considered unable to infect humans. French officials describe it as exceptional and say no risk to the general population has been identified based on current knowledge.
Sources
- AP via PBS NewsHour: France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda
- Euronews: France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus
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