France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk

Until now, the virus was considered non-transferable to humans, making the patient the first documented human case.

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France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died

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The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.

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France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk

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

The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.

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France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died

The first human case of the Shamonda virus has been detected in France in a person who later died, according to authorities.

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