French health authorities confirmed the country's first known human case of Shamonda virus infection. The patient, described as severely immunocompromised, died in early October. Authorities called the case exceptional and said it poses no health risk to the general population.
WHO:French health authorities
WHAT:Confirmed the country's first known human case of Shamonda virus infection.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 4:38 AM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:The reason the patient became infected was not reported.
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