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

medicalxpress - French health authorities said Thursday that the Shamonda virus, which usually affects livestock, had been detected in a human for the first time, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died earlier this month.

AI Summary: French health authorities reported the nation’s first human infection with Shamonda orthobunyavirus, noting the patient and contacts are being assessed and that current evidence does not indicate a wider public‑health threat. Scientists will intensify surveillance and genomic testing across Central Europe to track spread and possible animal reservoirs — because viruses love surprise parties.