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

French authorities confirmed the first human case of the Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in October. The virus, primarily affecting cattle, is spread by midges and had not been known to infect humans before. The patient likely contracted the virus through a midge bite in eastern France, where animal cases were first reported in spring. Health officials stated there is currently no public health risk, and investigations are ongoing to understand the transmission to humans. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is monitoring the situation and collaborating with partners to assess potential health implications.