In France, the Shamonda virus, which is seen in animals, was detected in a human for the first time.

In France, the Shamonda virus, which usually affects farm animals such as cattle, was detected in a human for the first time. While it was announced that the virus was confirmed in a patient receiving treatment in Lyon, it was reported that the patient lost his life. Officials said that, based on current information, there was no finding that the virus poses a risk to public health.

Virus First Seen in Humans

The French Ministry of Health announced that a Shamonda virus infection was detected in a patient receiving treatment at a hospital in Lyon at the beginning of October.

The detection of this virus, which has so far been seen mainly in animals and is known to have unknown transmission to humans, in this case drew attention. The incident in France entered the records as the first case in which the Shamonda virus was detected in a human.

Patient Lost His Life

It was reported that the patient in whom the virus was detected lost his life. The possibility that the infection may have been transmitted by a bite from a small Culicoides mosquito is being emphasized.

However, it was noted that definitive findings on how the patient contracted the virus have not been disclosed. Authorities said that, in light of current data, there is no known risk to public health.

The Virus Was Previously Detected in Africa and Japan

The Shamonda virus was first detected in Nigeria in the 1960s. In later years, the virus observed in various regions of Africa and in pigs in Japan was among the factors that primarily affect farm animals.

In eastern France this summer, cases of the Shamonda virus in animals were reported. The cases detected in Europe this year brought the virus's presence on the continent into focus.

Fever, Weakness and Diarrhea Can Be Observed in Pigs

The Shamonda virus can particularly cause disease in pigs. The main symptoms observed in animals include fever, weakness and diarrhea.

Information about the virus appearing in humans is quite limited. Following the case detected in France, it is important to examine in more detail the effects of the disease in humans and the likelihood of transmission.