France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus, previously found only in animals

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France has confirmed a first known human case of Shamonda virus in a patient in Lyon, who died in early October. Authorities say the virus, previously identified in animals and mainly associated with cattle, poses no risk to the general population.

French authorities have confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus, which mainly affects cattle, in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, adding that there is no health risk to the general population.