First human case of cow-associated Shamonda virus reported in France

French health officials have confirmed that a person in France has become infected with the Shamonda virus, a pathogen that previously was known to affect cattle.

The World Health Organization has stated that the likelihood of the virus spreading widely among humans is low, emphasizing that this appears to be an isolated incident.

Health authorities say the case underscores the need for continued surveillance of zoonotic diseases, but they do not consider it an immediate public‑health emergency at this time.