First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

The first known human case of the shav virus has been detected. The virus is a disease that mainly affects cattle. There was no risk to the public.

The patient contracted the virus through a midge bite, health and agriculture ministries say. The patient was being treated in a Lyon hospital. They say their immune system was weakened.

The first cases of the virus in european countries were identified in late July. It has since been detected in farms in several countries.