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What Is Shamonda Virus? Cause, Symptoms and Vaccine Questions After First Human Case in France Ends in Death

French authorities have reported the first known human Shamonda virus infection. The patient later died, but investigators are still assessing whether the virus contributed to the death.

International Business Times UK · Oct 23

WHO Chief Confirms First Human Shamonda Virus Infection After Patient Dies in France

Shamonda, a livestock virus, has infected a person for the first time. The severely immunocompromised patient died in France, while investigators assess transmission and wider risks.

International Business Times UK · Oct 22

France reports first human case of Shamonda virus, but says there's no public health risk

France has reported the first-ever recorded case of a human contracting the Shamonda livestock virus, which is most commonly found in cattle. Public health authorities stressed that there did not appear to be any health risk to the public, adding that the infection had been "an exceptional case" involving a…

France 24 · Oct 22

Niger reports severe bird flu among poultry, says WOAH

Niger has reported the highly contagious H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu, among poultry in a village in the south of the country, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Dec 27, 2022

Peru reports first severe bird-flu outbreak

Peru has reported its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza as the disease swept through some wild pelicans, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Friday.

Reuters · Nov 18, 2022

African Horse Sickness almost eliminated

Thailand is aiming to be officially declared free of African Horse Sickness (AHS) by next year, a move that will benefit economic sectors including tourism, according to the Department of Livestock Development (DLD).

Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022