First known human Shamonda virus infection reported in France

Nature reports that a man with leukemia in France was the first person known to contract Shamonda virus. He died on October 9, 16 days after neurological symptoms began. A case report cited by Nature says a midge bite probably infected him; researchers say the risk of person-to-person spread is low. NewsfromScience says European health officials are investigating the potential public-health implications.