France confirms first Shamonda virus infection in a human death of 'severely immunocompromised' individual
The Shomonda virus has been detected in a human for the first time, French health officials said.
DW reports that the Shomonda virus has been detected in a human for the first time, French health officials said.
Authorities see no risk to the public, adding that the victim, who died in early October, was severely immunocompromised.
This health story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Shamonda, Shomonda and French.
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