France reports world’s first human case of Shamonda virus; patient dies

French health authorities have confirmed the first known human infection with the Shamonda virus, which was previously known to affect animals. The patient, who had a severely weakened immune system, died in early October. Authorities say no risk to the general population has been identified so far.

New Delhi: France has reported the world’s first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus, a pathogen previously detected in livestock, particularly cattle. The patient, who was being treated for a serious illness and had a severely weakened immune system, died in early October, French authorities confirmed on Thursday.

The case was identified in a patient treated in Lyon, eastern France. Health officials said the person’s brain complications before death were very likely linked to the infection. However, investigations are continuing to establish........

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