France Reports First Human Case of Shamonda Virus; Patient Dies

A patient in France has died after contracting the Shamonda virus, marking the first recorded case of the pathogen in humans, The Jerusalem Post and Geo News reported.

The Shamonda virus belongs to the Orthobunyavirus family and is transmitted by insects, primarily biting midges. Until now, the virus has primarily affected livestock, particularly cattle, making this the first documented instance of human infection and fatality.

The patient's identity and the precise circumstances of the infection have not yet been released.