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Two incursions, two viruses: Emergence of a second novel Shamonda virus clade in Central Europe, 2026

Wernike, K.; Pfaff, F.; Zeiske, S.; Hoeper, D.; Beer, M.

2026-09-07 microbiology
10.64898/2026.09.05.749452 bioRxiv
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Following the emergence of Shamonda virus (SHAV) in Europe in 2026, we identified a second, genetically distinct SHAV clade in cattle in Germany. Consistent differences across all three genome segments together with divergent regional distribution patterns indicate independent introductions. We have designated the two clades as SHAV Europe 1 (SHAV-EU1) and SHAV Europe 2 (SHAV-EU2). The unexpected co-circulation of these two clades has important implications for diagnostics, surveillance, host range assessment, risk evaluation, and control measures.

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