France Reports First Human Shamonda Virus Case
No risk to the general public, or human-to-human spread, has been identified so far.
France has reported the first confirmed human case of the Shamonda virus, which was previously known to affect animals, mainly cattle. The Shamonda virus patient was a severely immunocompromised man in his 60s from the Lyon area, and he died in early October.
This is one confirmed case. It is not described as an outbreak.
What is known about the Shamonda virus case
Authorities suspect infection through the bite of an infected midge, but investigations are ongoing. No risk to the general public or human-to-human transmission has been identified so far.
Our verdict
The public finding so far is a single case in a severely immunocompromised patient, with no identified risk to the wider public and no identified spread between people. The midge-bite route is a suspicion, and the investigation is still open.
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Frequently asked questions
What did France report?
France reported the first confirmed human case of the Shamonda virus.
Who was the patient?
He was a severely immunocompromised man in his 60s from the Lyon area. He died in early October.
How might he have been infected?
Authorities suspect the bite of an infected midge. Investigations are ongoing.
Is there a risk to the public?
No risk to the general public, and no human-to-human transmission, has been identified so far.
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