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France Confirms First Human Shamonda Virus Case; No Health Risk

October 22, 2026

Summary

French health officials confirmed the first human infection of the Shamonda virus, previously thought to only affect cattle, in a severely immunocompromised individual who died in early October, though authorities state there is no risk to the public.

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  • France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk
  • France confirms first Shamonda virus infection in a human death of 'severely immunocompromised' individual

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  • First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

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