Shamonda in Portugal: DGS ensures very low risk

The Portuguese Directorate-General of Health is monitoring the Shamonda virus, detected in livestock, and assesses the risk to human health as very low. Following the first human infection reported in France, where the patient had severe immunosuppression, no cases have been confirmed in Portugal. The health authority emphasizes that there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and advises immunocompromised individuals to seek medical advice if symptoms arise. Preventive measures include protection against insect bites, as the virus primarily spreads through Culicoides insects. The DGS will continue to update risk assessments and recommendations as necessary.