
It was reported that Shamonda virus was detected in a patient with severe immune deficiency in France and the patient died at the beginning of October.
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Shamonda virus is a virus that usually affects farm animals and was first detected in Nigeria in 1965.
In France, Shamonda virus, which was not previously thought to be transmitted to humans, was detected in a person for the first time. French health authorities reported that the patient with severe immune deficiency died at the beginning of October and investigations into the incident are continuing. So, what is Shamonda virus? Is Shamonda virus fatal? Is there a treatment for Shamonda virus now?
WHAT IS SHAMONDA VIRUS?
Shamonda virus (SHAV) is a virus in the Orthobunyavirus genus and Simbu virus group that generally affects farm animals such as cattle, sheep, goats and horses. It was first detected in cattle in Nigeria in 1965, and for decades it was seen only in animals in certain parts of Africa and Asia.
IS THERE A TREATMENT FOR SHAMONDA VIRUS?
Shamonda virus (SHAV) does not yet have a specific treatment or vaccine that directly destroys the virus. • Fluid supplements, painkillers, antipyretics and rest are recommended to keep the patient's immune system strong. Similarly, care is provided to animals to support their general health.
IS SHAMONDA VIRUS FATAL?
The first and only fatal human case in history was recorded in France in October 2026. However, the French Ministry of Health announced that this patient who died was already struggling with another serious chronic disease and his immune system was collapsed. There is no evidence that it causes a fatal course in healthy individuals.
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French health authorities will continue investigations into the incident
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