First human case of Shamonda virus
Recently, the World Health Organization has confirmed the first human infection of Shamonda virus in France. According to the French Health Ministry, the infected person was over 60 years of age and had a weak immune system. Unfortunately, he died during treatment.
This virus was previously found only in animals and commonly affects cattle, sheep, goats and horses. Let us know what this virus is and what its symptoms can be in humans.
Identification of Shamonda virus
Shamonda virus was first identified in cattle in Nigeria in the 1960s. Since then, some cases have been reported in some areas of Africa and Asia. This virus belongs to the Schmallenberg virus family, which causes reproductive problems in animals.
Symptoms of Shamonda virus in humans
This is the first case of this virus in humans, so there is no concrete information available about its symptoms. However, it is believed that small insects like midges and flies can cause infection.
These insects become carriers of the virus after biting infected animals and can spread it to humans.
However, it has not yet been proven that Shmonda virus spreads from one person to another. The virus does not spread by touching, caring for, or being near infected animals.
Research on virus continues
According to the World Health Organization, infected individuals have been found in an area where Shamonda virus was spreading among animals and where midge flies of the Culicoides species were present. Research is still going on to understand the causes of the virus and its dangers.