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

https://mins.news/en/item/110838

- euronews, 2026-10-22 09:30 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/22/france-confirms-first-human-case-of-shamonda-virus-previously-found-only-in-animals

> French authorities confirmed that a patient in Lyon contracted Shamonda virus, which mainly affects cattle and had previously been detected only in animals. The patient died in early October; authorities said there is no health risk to the general population.

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