France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, but says there's no public health risk
Also reported by Al Jazeera, BBC World
Summary
France has reported the first known human case of the Shamonda virus, which usually infects farm animals like cattle. The infected person had a very weak immune system and died, but health officials say there is no danger to the general public.Key Facts
- The Shamonda virus mainly affects cattle and is spread by biting midges (small flying insects).
- This is the first time the virus has been recorded in a human.
- The infected person had a severely weakened immune system and died from complications likely linked to the virus.
- The virus was found in eastern France, where it had been detected in livestock during spring and summer.
- Shamonda virus has been known in Africa and Asia for decades but never before in humans or Europe until this year.
- It causes fever, tiredness, diarrhea, and reduced milk production in cattle.
- There are no vaccines currently available for Shamonda virus.
- Health agencies including the World Health Organization have been informed and investigations are ongoing.
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