France confirms first Shamonda virus infection in a human death of 'severely immunocompromised' individual
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French health authorities have confirmed the first known human case of the Shamonda virus following the death of a patient in early October. The individual, who was described as severely immunocompromised, is the only reported case of the virus crossing from animals to humans in the country.
Typically transmitted to livestock by midges, the Shamonda virus was previously not known to infect humans. Despite the fatality, health officials have stated that there is no identified risk to the general public.
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DW (Deutsche Welle)Emphasizes the lack of public risk
Arab NewsHighlights the virus's origin as a livestock pathogen
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