India, Oct. 23 -- France reports the first human case of Shamonda virus, resulting in the death of an immunocompromised patient.

Authorities state no public health risk has been identified, as the virus, previously found in livestock, is transmitted by midges.

Investigations are ongoing to understand human transmission and assess potential risks.

A patient in France died in early October after contracting Shamonda virus, in what authorities have described as the first known human case of the infection.

French authorities said no risk to the general public had been identified so far.

The patient, whose identity has not been disclosed, was immunocompromised and had been receiving treatment for a serious illness, making him more vulnera...