What is Shamonda, the livestock virus found for the first time in a person in France?
France has reported its first human case of the livestock-borne Shamonda virus, which resulted in the patient's death. Health officials emphasize that this is an isolated incident and there is currently no broader risk to the general public.
Why it matters
The emergence of a livestock virus in humans highlights the ongoing risk of zoonotic disease transmission and the importance of global health monitoring.
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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