France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died

Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.

French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died earlier this month.

Investigations under way to determine whether virus normally found in livestock contributed to man’s death A man in France has become the first human known to have contracted Shamonda virus, with investigations under way to explore whether it contributed to his death. Shamonda…

France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, with authorities adding there was no risk to the general population at this stage.

The midge-borne virus has been detected in livestock across Europe, including Ireland, but experts say there is no evidence of sustained human transmission

Authorities say there is no risk to general population ​at this stage

The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.

The first human case of the Shamonda virus has been detected in France in a person who later died, according to authorities.