Shamonda virus: What is it?
France has reported the first human death linked to the Shamonda virus, a disease typically found in livestock and transmitted by midges. The World Health Organization is monitoring the situation but emphasizes that the risk to the general public remains low.
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Understanding the transmission and impact of zoonotic diseases is critical for global public health surveillance and preventing potential outbreaks.
The first known human case of Shamonda virus was reported by France on Thursday. The patient has died, but the World Health Organization says that it is considered to be an isolated case so far and that there is no broader risk to the general public. WHO is “in touch with the French authorities and is closely monitoring the situation,” the agency said in a social media post, and plans to share updates as it learns more. Here’s what we know about Shamonda virus. The virus primarily affects livestock Shamonda virus was first identified in cattle in Nigeria in 1965, according to WHO. It is most commonly reported in cattle, but there have also been cases in sheep, goats, horses and alpaca. Infected animals can show clinical signs, including fever, diarrhea and reduced milk production, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.
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