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WHO Confirms First Documented Human Case of Shamonda Virus in France
The World Health Organization has confirmed the first documented human case of the Shamonda virus in France, following the death of an immunocompromised patient. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the virus had previously only been found in animals such as cattle and goats. The transmission route to the patient remains unclear, and further research is needed to evaluate potential public health risks. In a related development, Nigeria reported an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in Abuja, prompting health authorities to monitor 44 contacts.
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