What is Shamonda, the livestock virus found for the first time in a person in France? | CNN
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The first known human case of Shamonda virus was reported by France on Thursday. The patient has died, but the World Health Organization says that it is considered to be an isolated case so far and that there is no broader risk to the general public.
Shamonda is most commonly reported in cattle, but there have also been cases in sheep, goats, horses and alpaca.
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The first known human case of Shamonda virus was reported by France on Thursday. The patient has died, but the World Health Organization says that it is considered to be an isolated case so far and that there is no broader risk to the general public.
WHO is “in touch with the French authorities and is closely monitoring the situation,” the agency said in a social media post, and plans to share updates as it learns more.
