HMPV

HMPV Cases Surge in India: Over 15 Infections Reported Across States

14 Jan 2025

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been found in more than 15 cases in different parts of India this season. Health authorities are concerned about the situation. As the virus spreads, experts recommend preventive measures and urge people to be vigilant. Cases Reported in Multiple States The cases of HMPV have gradually...

HMPV: 10-Month-Old Tests Positive in Assam’s Dibrugarh; India Records 10 Cases So Far

11 Jan 2025

A 10-month-old baby in Assam's Dibrugarh has been diagnosed with Human Metapneumovirus. It is the first reported case of the year for the state, officials said. The child was admitted to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) for a common cold, and the infection was detected during routine HMPV screening...

HMPV Strikes Back: New Strains Elevate Risks for Kids’ Health

09 Jan 2025

Respiratory illnesses are a significant concern for pediatric health worldwide, with many viruses contributing to the distressing symptoms children experience. One such virus, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), has emerged as a major cause of respiratory distress, particularly in younger children, infants, and those with compromised immune systems. HMPV shares many similarities...

US Faces HMPV Surge as Doctors Warn of Severe Flu Season; CDC Monitors China Situation

07 Jan 2025

As new data suggests a rise in HMPV cases in the US, experts are calling for greater transparency from China regarding an influenza outbreak overwhelming its hospitals. China claims that respiratory illnesses are "less severe" and "smaller in scale" compared to 2024, attempting to downplay the viral images circulating on...

Is HMPV The Next Pandemic? Here Is Experts Say About It

07 Jan 2025

Health experts have eased concerns surrounding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), emphasising that it is not as contagious as COVID-19. Unlike COVID-19, which had an unknown origin before its emergence, HMPV has been documented since the 1950s. According to Dr. Vishal Rao, a Surgical Oncologist, HMPV spreads via respiratory droplets rather than...

HMPV: Is it a Harbinger of COVID 19 ? Causes and Cure

07 Jan 2025

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention published data showing that respiratory infections had risen significantly in the week of December 16 to 22, 2024; human metapneumovirus was linked to 6.2 percent of positive respiratory illness tests and 5.4 percent of respiratory-illness hospitalizations in China, more than COVID-19, rhinovirus...

No Patients Infected with HMPV in Mumbai, Says BMC

06 Jan 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Monday that no cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in Mumbai and urged citizens to take necessary precautions. "Various news has been published in the media regarding the ongoing outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus in China. The Directorate of...

HMPV: A Known Virus, Present Globally Since 2001

06 Jan 2025

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a globally recognized respiratory virus, recently gained attention following an outbreak reported in China. In Karnataka, two cases of HMPV were recently detected as part of routine surveillance by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). HMPV: What is it? Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus...

HMPV Alert: Experts’ Advice About the Rising Respiratory Threat

06 Jan 2025

In a recent announcement, the Health Ministry of India confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, Karnataka has raised alarms among the public, especially with a rising number of respiratory infections. An eight-month-old who is recovering in the hospital and a three-month-old who has been discharged are the...

HMPV Spreads in India: Gujarat Reports First Case, Third Nationwide After Bengaluru

06 Jan 2025

Gujarat reported its first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) on Monday, involving a two-month-old boy from Dungarpur, Rajasthan. The infant is currently in stable condition and being monitored in isolation, according to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. This marks India's third confirmed HMPV case. Earlier, two HMPV cases were confirmed in...

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