OriginalSourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished11:27 UTCSourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished11:27 UTC
“France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda”
France reports first human Shamonda virus case; patient died.
Key points
- France announces first human infection with Shamonda virus, previously animal-only.
- The patient died in early October while being treated for another serious illness.
- Virus is transmitted by biting midges and largely found in cattle.
- ECDC says no current health risk to general population; investigations ongoing.
- Shamonda identified in multiple European countries after sick cattle were detected.
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