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HealthFrance reports first recorded human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk

France has reported the first recorded human infection with Shamonda virus, which is most commonly found in cattle. Public health authorities said it did not appear to pose a risk to the public and described the infection in a person with a severely compromised immune system as an exceptional case.

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France reports first recorded human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health risk
France reports first recorded human case of Shamonda virus, says no public health riskHealth