# France confirms first human Shamonda virus case in severely immunocompromised patient who died

https://mins.news/en/item/111100

- DW, 2026-10-22 12:46 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/france-confirms-first-shamonda-virus-infection-in-a-human-death-of-severely-immunocompromised-individual/a-79731991?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> French officials confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died early this month. They said no risk to the public has been identified and suspect transmission by a biting midge in eastern France; investigations are underway.

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