France reports first Shamonda virus death
The French authorities announced the first confirmed human death resulting from infection with the Chamonda virus. This virus typically affects animals and is transmitted through bites from blood-sucking colicoid flies. It is believed that it usually does not infect humans. The patient was suffering from severe immunosuppression and was receiving treatment at a hospital in Lyon when he passed away in early October, as clinical and epidemiological studies are ongoing. So far, authorities have found no evidence of the virus being transmitted through the consumption of meat or dairy products. However, measures include banning the consumption of infected animal products, and there is currently no apparent risk to public health.
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