Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory infection that has been spreading globally, particularly in China and India.
The flu-like virus can lead to serious illness among vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.
Amid HMPV concerns in India, two fresh cases were reported in Gujarat on Saturday, taking the total HMPV tally to five in the state. Meanwhile, China has said that it is in close communication with ...
Amid HMPV concerns in India, a fresh case was reported in Ahmedabad taking the total HMPV tally to three in Gujarat. Whereas, China has said that it is in close communication with WHO ...
Experts said that HMPV and COVID-19 are very different. HMPV has been around for decades and there is some built-in immunity ...
A 75-year-old woman in Assam has been detected with the Chinese virus, taking the number of cases in the state to two.
Dr Saurabh Vanzara, Consultant Pulomogist at Shalby Hospital Ahmedabad, says, children are more affected by HMPV as their ...
“In transplant recipients, particularly kidney and lung transplant patients, HMPV can cause significant morbidity. Immunosuppressive medications can exacerbate the virus's impact, potentially leading ...
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases have been diagnosed in India and majorly in kids and infants yet. Different health authorities have claimed that there is “no need to panic” and several ...
Amid fears of another global pandemic, social media users are circulating claims that all schools in China have been closed ...
Reports of a flu-like virus called HMPV in China have sparked online misinformation, including posts with tens of thousands ...