France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus, previously found only in animals

French authorities have confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus, which mainly affects cattle, in a patient in Lyon who died in early October, adding that there is no health risk to the general population.

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France confirms first human case of Shamonda virus, previously found only in animals

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