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Shamonda Virus: Transmission to Humans
The first confirmed human case of Chamonda virus infection has been announced in France, following the death of a patient with severe immunodeficiency who was receiving treatment for a serious illness. It is likely that the infection resulted from a bite by a small insect of the genus "Culicoides" in eastern France, where the virus was active among animals during the spring and summer seasons. The virus primarily infects animals such as cattle, sheep, and horses, and exhibits symptoms including fever, diarrhea, lethargy, reproductive issues, and a significant reduction in milk production in cows, reaching up to 75%. So far, there is no documented evidence of human-to-human transmission or clear signs of human infection symptoms. Nevertheless, investigations are ongoing after the virus was first discovered in Nigeria in the 1960s, and it belongs to the "Peribunyaviridae" family. French authorities have issued warnings and emphasize that there is currently no significant risk to public health, while scientists continue to study the virus's genetic changes and its potential to spread among humans.
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