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Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France

The Guardian UK's headline. Reported by The Guardian UK, BusinessDay, The Times of India, The Jerusalem Post, BusinessDay.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to The Times of India, French health authorities reported the first human detection of Shamonda virus in France, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in Lyon. The Times of India said investigations suggest an insect bite, likely from the Culicoides midge, transmitted the virus. The Guardian UK reported that investigations are under way to determine whether the virus contributed to the man's death. The Jerusalem Post described Shamonda virus as an insect-borne Orthobunyavirus that primarily affects livestock, particularly cattle, and is transmitted by biting midges. The sources do not give a final cause of death.

Key points

  • The Times of India reported that French health authorities detected Shamonda virus in a human for the first time in France.
  • The Times of India said the patient was severely immunocompromised and died in Lyon.
  • The Times of India said investigations suggest transmission through an insect bite, likely from the Culicoides midge.
  • The Guardian UK reported that the man is the first human known to have contracted Shamonda virus.
  • The Jerusalem Post said Shamonda virus primarily affects livestock, particularly cattle.

What we know

  • French health authorities reported Shamonda virus in a human in France for the first time, according to The Times of India.
  • The patient was severely immunocompromised and died in Lyon, according to The Times of India.
  • The Guardian UK reported the man is the first human known to have contracted Shamonda virus.
  • Shamonda virus is an insect-borne Orthobunyavirus that primarily affects livestock, according to The Jerusalem Post.

What we don't know

  • Whether the virus contributed to the man's death is under investigation, according to The Guardian UK.
  • The sources say investigations suggest an insect bite, likely from the Culicoides midge, but this is not confirmed in the excerpts.

What happens next

  • Investigations are under way to determine whether the virus contributed to the man's death, according to The Guardian UK.

Sources differ: The Times of India says the patient died from the infection, while The Guardian UK says investigations are still exploring whether the virus contributed to the death.

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Who is covering it

  1. The Guardian UK United Kingdom Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France Investigations under way to determine whether virus normally found in livestock contributed to man’s death A man in France has become the first human known to have contracted Shamonda virus, with investigations under way to explore whether it contributed to his death. Shamonda virus is a type of bun 22 Oct · Tier 2
  2. BusinessDay Nigeria What to know about Shamonda virus detected in human for first time France has reported the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus, a pathogen previously detected only in animals, raising questions 23 Oct · Tier 2
  3. The Times of India India Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France; patient dies French health authorities reported the emergence of the Shamonda virus in a human for the first time. This case involved a severely immunocompromised patient who tragically passed away in Lyon. Investigations suggest the virus was contracted through an insect bite, likely from the Culicoides midge. 22 Oct · Tier 3
  4. The Jerusalem Post Israel French patient dies after Shamonda virus detected in human for first time Shamonda virus is an insect-borne Orthobunyavirus that primarily affects livestock, particularly cattle, and is transmitted by biting midges. 22 Oct · Tier 3
  5. BusinessDay Nigeria What to know about Shamonda virus detected in human for first time France has reported the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus, a pathogen previously detected only in animals, raising questions 23 Oct · Tier 3

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