First human Shamonda virus infection confirmed in France, patient dies: How does it spread and should you be worried?
France has reported the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus, a pathogen previously known to affect livestock. The patient, who had severe immunodeficiency, died in early October.
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- Thursday, 22 October 2026, 6:17 pm IST
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