France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda
French authorities say the patient was severely immunocompromised, and investigators are examining whether a midge bite in eastern France caused the infection.
- On Oct 22, 2026, French health authorities confirmed the first human case of the Shamonda virus in a patient who later died, though officials see no risk to the general population at this stage.
- Transmitted by biting midges, the Shamonda virus is an insect-borne Orthobunyavirus primarily affecting livestock, which The French government noted was previously considered non-transmissible to humans.
- First identified in Nigeria in the 1960s, the virus has been detected sporadically in Africa and Japan, and has been spreading among several European countries throughout 2026.
- Earlier this month, the Department of Agriculture detected the virus in cattle samples from two farms in Cork, stating this was the first time "this emergent virus has been detected in Ireland."
- Infection likely occurred in eastern France, where authorities hypothesize the virus had been circulating among animals during spring and summer 2026.
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France confirms first Shamonda livestock virus infection in a human
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The Shamonda virus has not yet been transmissible to humans. In France, an infected immung-weak patient has now died. What is known about the exceptional case.
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France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda in patient who later died
PARIS (AP) — A first known human case of Shamonda virus infection has been detected in France, the country's health authorities said on Thursday.
France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda in patient who later died – WTOP News
PARIS (AP) — A first known human case of Shamonda virus infection has been detected in France, the country’s health authorities said on Thursday. The virus was detected in a severely immunocompromised patient who was being treated for a serious illness in Lyon and died in early October. France’s health ministry said that based on...
The Shamonda virus, previously known only to affect animals, has been detected in a human for the first time in France. The patient, whose immune system was severely weakened, has died, and the role of the virus in the death is yet to be determined. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is closely monitoring developments, while French authorities have stated that no health risk to the general population has been identifie…
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