Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France; patient dies

French health authorities have detected the Shamonda virus, which primarily affects livestock, in a human for the first time.The patient, who was severely immunocompromised and receiving treatment for a serious illness, died in Lyon in early October, authorities said.There is currently no identified health risk to the general population, according to the French authorities. Investigations into the case are continuing.The French agriculture ministry said the case was an exceptional one involving a severely immunocompromised patient.