Biotech & Health
Shamonda Virus Explained: A Livestock Pathogen With a Newly Confirmed, Likely Very Low Risk to Humans
Shamonda virus, an insect-borne orthobunyavirus affecting livestock, has had its first confirmed human case in France. While the risk to the general public remains low, the event highlights the potential for transmission and necessitates ongoing surveillance.
Juliana Campos·October 23, 2026
