France reports first known human case of Shamonda virus in patient who died
Summary
France has reported its first known human case of Shamonda virus, a livestock virus, in a patient who died in early October, according to national health authorities. The bunyavirus is spread by bites from infected biting midges and most commonly affects cattle, but it has also been found in horses, alpacas, sheep and goats. In animals it can cause diarrhoea, lack of appetite and a decline in milk yield, as well as abortions and congenital abnormalities in newborn calves, lambs and kids. Investigations are under way to determine whether the virus contributed to the man's death. Authorities said there is no risk to the general population at this stage. The Straits Times explainer notes that the livestock virus has reached Europe this year, decades after it was first detected in Nigeria.
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The Globe and Mail
Source ↗The Globe and Mail reports that France has recorded the first human case of Shamonda virus, in a patient who died, and that the virus is transmitted by biting midges and is most commonly found in cattle, with cases also seen in horses, alpacas, sheep and goats.
BBC
Source ↗The BBC reports that officials say the first human case of Shamonda virus has been detected in France, in a patient who died in early October, and that the disease usually affects cattle.
PBS NewsHour
Source ↗PBS NewsHour reports that France's health authorities said on Thursday that a first known human case of Shamonda virus infection has been detected in the country, in a patient who later died.
The Straits Times
Source ↗The Straits Times explainer reports that France has reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a patient who died, and that the livestock virus has reached Europe this year, decades after it was first detected in Nigeria.
CBC News
Source ↗CBC News reports that France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus, usually found in livestock, in a patient who later died, and that authorities said there was no risk to the general population at this stage.
The Guardian
Source ↗The Guardian reports that a man in France has become the first human known to have contracted Shamonda virus, with investigations under way into whether the virus contributed to his death.
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