First Human Death from Shamonda Virus Reported in France

French health authorities report the first human death from Shamonda virus, a tick-borne pathogen previously known to affect livestock. The case marks a novel zoonotic transmission, though authorities state there is no risk to the general population. The incident raises questions about surveillance and potential underreporting of tick-borne diseases.

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