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First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

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Briefings

A human case of the Shamonda virus was identified in France, marking the first confirmed human infection. The virus typically affects cattle, and this patient died in early October 2026. No specific animal reservoir or transmission route is confirmed in the provided evidence.

Key points

• The Shamonda virus was identified in a human patient who died in early October 2026.
• This represents the first confirmed human case of the disease, which usually affects cattle.

Context

The Shamonda virus is a zoonotic pathogen typically transmitted from cattle to humans. This case occurred in France in October 2026, representing a potential new human reservoir or a rare zoonotic spillover event.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the identification of a human case and the virus's typical animal host. Specific details such as the patient's location, exact date of death, animal reservoir, transmission route, or epidemiological context are not provided in the source.

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