The hidden symptoms of HMPV - the 'mystery' illness surging China that experts say has ALREADY hit the UK
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The hidden symptoms of HMPV - the 'mystery' illness surging China that experts say has ALREADY hit the UK

Daily Mail  

Brits must stay alert to the hidden symptoms of a potentially dangerous flu-like virus that has already caused chaos in China, experts warned today. Latest UK data shows cases of the virus - responsible for packed hospital waiting rooms in China and eerily similar to the early days of Covid - have seen a 'marked increase' in recent weeks - slightly higher than at the same time last year. The above is a grab from a video posted online claiming to show an overwhelmed hospital unit in China Experts have cautioned that the virus, which produces flu-like symptoms, can lurk in the body for days and so it can be easily passed on to others The graph shows the proportion of visits to hospital for flu-like illness in northern provinces in China by week. Latest UK data shows cases of the virus have seen a 'marked increase' in recent weeks - slightly higher than at the same time last year The above are clips from videos claiming to show overwhelmed hospitals in China Jaya Dantas, a professor of international health at Curtin University in Australia added: 'We need to use a cautious and measured approach, as we know so much more since the Covid pandemic. In its latest report, for the week to December 29, data suggested that 7.2 per cent of outpatient visits to local hospitals in northern provinces were due to a flu-like illness.

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HMPV virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears
1 month, 1 week ago

HMPV virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears

Deccan Chronicle  

Hong Kong: A deluge of disinformation about a flu-like virus called HMPV is stoking anti-China sentiment across Asia and spurring unfounded concerns of renewed lockdowns, despite experts dismissing comparisons with the Covid-19 pandemic five years ago. The falsehoods and fearmongering, which researchers warn could jeopardise the public response to a future pandemic, surged even as the World Health Organization said …

Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears
1 month, 1 week ago

Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears

New Indian Express  

A deluge of disinformation about a flu-like virus called HMPV is stoking anti-China sentiment across Asia and spurring unfounded concerns of renewed lockdowns, despite experts dismissing comparisons with the Covid-19 pandemic five years ago. The falsehoods and fearmongering, which researchers warn could jeopardise the public response to a future pandemic, surged even as the World Health Organization said China's HMPV …

Chhattisgarh reports first HMPV case; 3-year-old boy tests positive
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh reports first HMPV case; 3-year-old boy tests positive

Hindustan Times  

A three-year-old boy admitted to a hospital in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur city has been diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus, marking the state’s first such infection, health officials said on Friday. HMPV infection The boy, who hails from the neighbouring Korba district, was admitted to a private hospital here for a cold and cough on January 27, Chief Medical and Health Officer …

HMPV in India: 4-year-old boy infected in Ahmedabad, takes Gujarat cases to 8
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HMPV in India: 4-year-old boy infected in Ahmedabad, takes Gujarat cases to 8

Live Mint  

A 4-year-old boy from Ahmedabad has been diagnosed with human metapneumovirus, bringing the total number of HMPV cases in Gujarat to eight, officials confirmed on Thursday. The child, a resident of the Gota area, is receiving treatment at a trust-run hospital and is in stable condition, according to Bhavin Solanki, the medical officer of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. All six patients …

Everything we know about HMPV in the UK: Symptoms, case numbers and how to get a test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Everything we know about HMPV in the UK: Symptoms, case numbers and how to get a test

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But the percentage of people testing positive for HMPV out of those visiting participating GPs …

HMPV: Virus cases on the rise in UK as doctors issue ‘mask up’ warning
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HMPV: Virus cases on the rise in UK as doctors issue ‘mask up’ warning

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Latest UK Health Security Agency data show one in 20 of hospital swabs for respiratory …

HMPV: Virus cases on the rise in UK as doctors issue ‘mask up’ warning
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HMPV: Virus cases on the rise in UK as doctors issue ‘mask up’ warning

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Latest UK Health Security Agency data show one in 20 of hospital swabs for respiratory …

2 cases of HMPV detected in Jaipur, authorities say no need to panic
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2 cases of HMPV detected in Jaipur, authorities say no need to panic

India Today  

Two people have tested positive for the human metapneumovirus in Jaipur, officials confirmed on Thursday, adding that there was no need to panic. Last year also, more than 71 cases of this virus were reported in Rajasthan and these cases were detected only in Jaipur SMS Medical College, they said. According to Dr Bharti Malhotra, Senior Professor of SMS hospital, …

All 6 HMPV patients discharged, no active case in Gujarat; Officials
2 months ago

All 6 HMPV patients discharged, no active case in Gujarat; Officials

The Hindu  

“There are no active cases of human metapneumovirus in Gujarat currently as all six persons detected with it have been discharged from hospitals following recovery,” an official said on Monday. “The first case was recorded in the state on January 6 when a 2-month-old boy from neighbouring Rajasthan was detected with HMPV here, he said. The 8-year-old boy who was …

HMPV in Gujarat: Fresh case of virus detected, 69-year-old woman infected in Ahmedabad
2 months ago

HMPV in Gujarat: Fresh case of virus detected, 69-year-old woman infected in Ahmedabad

India TV News  

HMPV cases in India: A woman in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad was found infected with human metapneumovirus on Monday, the development coming just hours after health authorities announced there were no active cases of the infection in the state following the discharge of six patients. A 69-year-old woman from Mehsana district admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad has been detected with …

Human Metapneumovirus HMPV: A Growing Respiratory Concern!
2 months, 1 week ago

Human Metapneumovirus HMPV: A Growing Respiratory Concern!

Deccan Chronicle  

The new year has begun with growing buzz about the circulating HMPV virus, making it essential for parents to understand the potential risks to their children’s health. § Increased cases: There's been an atypical rise in HMPV cases this year compared to previous years. § Impact on health: In previous years, HMPV mainly affected high-risk groups like young children, immunocompromised …

India Reports Fresh Case Of HMPV. Know Which States Have Positive Cases
2 months, 1 week ago

India Reports Fresh Case Of HMPV. Know Which States Have Positive Cases

ABP News  

HMPV In India: India reported a fresh case of Human Metapneumovirus as a child tested positive in Puducherry. This is the second case of HMPV reported in Puducherry as a three-year-old child tested positive last week. The Centre has asked all states to step up surveillance for Severe Acute Respiratory Illnesses and Influenza Like Illness to identify any surge in …

Health Talk | Why hMPV shouldn’t be feared like Covid-19
2 months, 1 week ago

Health Talk | Why hMPV shouldn’t be feared like Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The reports of human metapneumovirus -related pneumonia cases rising in China sent shivers of worry down the spine of many in this part of the world, given the Covid-19 pandemic. These increases are typically caused by seasonal epidemics of respiratory pathogens such as seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and other common respiratory viruses, including human metapneumovirus, as well as mycoplasma …

China reports dip in HMPV infections amid global concern; but tally in India continues to rise
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2 months, 1 week ago

China reports dip in HMPV infections amid global concern; but tally in India continues to rise

Live Mint  

Chinese authorities reported a slight decline in human metapneumovirus on Sunday amid growing concerns about a fresh global pandemic. India has so far reported 17 cases of the flu-like virus — with authorities insisting that there was no cause for alarm about the situation. At present, the rate of positive cases in human metapneumovirus detection is fluctuating, and the rate …

'Rate Of Positive Cases In Northern Provinces Declining': Chinese Health Official On HMPV Cases
2 months, 1 week ago

'Rate Of Positive Cases In Northern Provinces Declining': Chinese Health Official On HMPV Cases

ABP News  

Amid the growing concern over a possible outbreak of human metapneumovirus cases, Chinese health officials have said that the rate of infections in China is declining in the country. The recent surge in cases of respiratory disease caused by HMPV in China had triggered public concern, around five years after the Covid-19 pandemic. "At present, the rate of positive cases …

HMPV latest: Chinese health officials give update on virus infection rate
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2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV latest: Chinese health officials give update on virus infection rate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The human metapneumovirus is not a new virus, and …

The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says
2 months, 1 week ago

The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus in northern China is declining, a health official said Sunday, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic. “The human metapneumovirus is not a new virus, and has been with humans for at least several decades,” said Wang Liping, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and …

HMPV virus: How doctors are using social media, humour to educate people
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2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV virus: How doctors are using social media, humour to educate people

Live Mint  

It has been over two weeks since China reported cases of the HMPV virus, and this has caused covid-19-like panic across the globe, more so in Asia. Educative yet humorous reels are effective as they help people understand the HMPV virus in a simpler way and minimise unnecessary panic and fear," says Dr Harish Chafle, consultant chest physician, bronchoscopists, intensivist …

Gujarat Reports Fourth Case Of HMPV As 9-Month-Old Tests Positive In Ahmedabad
2 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat Reports Fourth Case Of HMPV As 9-Month-Old Tests Positive In Ahmedabad

ABP News  

A nine-month-old child in Gujarat's Ahmedabad tested postive for human metapneumovirus, taking the total number of cases in the state to four. The first case of HMPV in Gujarat was reported on January 6, when a two-month-old boy from Rajasthan tested positive with the viral disease. With thes latest cases, HMPV cases tally in the country has reached 15 with …

HMPV in India: Nine-month-old child tests positive for virus in Gujarat; cases rise to four in State
2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV in India: Nine-month-old child tests positive for virus in Gujarat; cases rise to four in State

The Hindu  

Gujarat has reported its fourth human metapneumovirus case, with a nine-month-old child contracting the infection in Ahmedabad, officials said Saturday. On Friday, an eight-year-old boy from Sabarkantha district was confirmed to be infected with HMPV, making him the third case in the State. Gujarat recorded its first case of HMPV on January 6, when a two-month-old boy from Rajasthan was …

9-Month-Old Tests Positive for HMPV in Gujarat; Cases Reach 4
2 months, 1 week ago

9-Month-Old Tests Positive for HMPV in Gujarat; Cases Reach 4

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: Gujarat has reported its fourth human metapneumovirus case, with a nine-month-old child contracting the infection in Ahmedabad, officials said on Saturday. Two days back, an 80-year-old man tested positive for the viral infection in Ahmedabad. Gujarat recorded its first case of HMPV on January 6, when a two-month-old boy from Rajasthan was found to be afflicted with the viral …

HMPV cases in India: 10-month-old tests positive in Assam, was admitted with cold-related symptoms
2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV cases in India: 10-month-old tests positive in Assam, was admitted with cold-related symptoms

Live Mint  

HMPV cases in India: Days after Human metapneumovirus cases were detected in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, another case of the virus infection was confirmed in Assam. A 10-month-old child tested positive for HMPV after he was admitted to the hospital with cough and cold symptoms, PTI reported citing officials on Saturday. HMPV cases in India: Assam's HMPV patient health …

10-Month-Old Diagnosed with HMPV, First Case Reported in Assam
2 months, 1 week ago

10-Month-Old Diagnosed with HMPV, First Case Reported in Assam

Deccan Chronicle  

A 10-month-old child has been diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus infection, marking the first case of the season in Assam, officials reported on Saturday. The child, who was admitted to Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh with cold-related symptoms four days ago, is now stable, according to hospital officials. Dr. Bhuyan explained that samples are routinely sent to the …

Beijing blasts false claims regarding HMPV infection
2 months, 1 week ago

Beijing blasts false claims regarding HMPV infection

China Daily  

Beijing has made a fresh rebuke to some voices labeling China's recent cases of infection with human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, as an "unknown virus", calling such claims "run counter to basic scientific knowledge and scaremongering". "It is a common virus that causes upper respiratory tract infections, and its infections are characterized by self-limiting illnesses," the spokesman said at a daily …

HMPV in Gujarat: 9-month-old child tests positive in Ahmedabad; cases rise to four in state
2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV in Gujarat: 9-month-old child tests positive in Ahmedabad; cases rise to four in state

India TV News  

A nine-month-old child has tested positive for human metapneumovirus in Ahmedabad, the officials said. Earlier cases of HMPV Earlier on Friday, an eight-year-old boy was confirmed to be infected with HMPV in Sabarkantha district, making him the third case in the state. Two days back, an 80-year-old man tested positive for the viral infection in Ahmedabad. It must be noted …

Stay Safe from HMPV: Awareness Program for Trainee Police at Yusufguda Police Battalion
2 months, 1 week ago

Stay Safe from HMPV: Awareness Program for Trainee Police at Yusufguda Police Battalion

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: There is no need to panic about Human Metapneumovirus, as simple precautions can keep it at bay, stated Dr. Ratnababu Kollabattula, Interventional Pulmonologist and Intensivist from Aster Prime Hospital, Ameerpet. Addressing 300 trainee police personnel at the Yusufguda Police Battalion, Dr. Ratnababu provided an insightful session on the virus, its symptoms, and preventive measures. Key symptoms include nasal congestion, …

Ahmedabad registers third HMPV case, nine-month-old under treatment
2 months, 1 week ago

Ahmedabad registers third HMPV case, nine-month-old under treatment

India Today  

A nine-month-old child from Ahmedabad has tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus, marking the third case of the virus in the city and the fourth in Gujarat. A day before, an 80-year-old resident of Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, also tested positive for HMPV, becoming the second case in the city and the third in Gujarat. Another case was reported earlier in Sabarkantha district, …

Respiratory infections trend within expected range
2 months, 1 week ago

Respiratory infections trend within expected range

China Daily  

Children receive intravenous treatment at Beijing Jingdu Children's Hospital in the city's Changping district on Jan 6. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY The number of respiratory infections in China, including cases with the lesser-known but common human metapneumovirus, is within the expected range for winter, with no unusual outbreak patterns reported and the overall level lower than the previous winter, according to …

HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China
2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

The Independent  

✕ Close India Lockdown Looms? First Cases Of New Virus Reported After HMPV Grips China | Top Updates Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates …

HMPV cases in India: Understanding its lesser-known impact on eye health
2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV cases in India: Understanding its lesser-known impact on eye health

Hindustan Times  

HMPV cases in India: HMPV, also known as Human Metapneumovirus, is a virus that causes symptoms similar to cold. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Karthikeya R, Senior Consultant, Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals, said, “While primarily associated with respiratory symptoms, HMPV has been linked to eye-related complications in some cases. If left untreated, these conditions can result in long-term …

India registers over 200 HMPV cases in 2024; scientists say not a new virus
2 months, 1 week ago

India registers over 200 HMPV cases in 2024; scientists say not a new virus

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India saw more than 200 cases of Human Metapneumovirus cases between January and December last year, senior government scientists said, emphasizing that the virus is not a new pathogen and there was no cause for concern. Till December last year, India reported over 200 HMPV cases and there is no unusual spike in the country data. “IDSP is …

What you need to know about HMPV
2 months, 1 week ago

What you need to know about HMPV

Hindustan Times  

Reports that cases of a flu-like virus called HMPV are rising in China have sparked concern, but experts have dismissed fears that the situation is comparable to the beginnings of Covid-19 five years ago. HMPV stands for "human metapneumovirus" and generally causes a mild infection of the upper respiratory tract. Here is what you need to know about HMPV: Similar …

How worried should you be about the HMPV outbreak in China? Experts weigh in
2 months, 1 week ago

How worried should you be about the HMPV outbreak in China? Experts weigh in

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An increase in human metapneumovirus infections in China has received widespread …

Everything we know about HMPV in the UK: Symptoms, case numbers and how to get a test
2 months, 1 week ago

Everything we know about HMPV in the UK: Symptoms, case numbers and how to get a test

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The percentage of people testing positive for HMPV out of those visiting participating GPs with …

What is HMPV? China steps up monitoring amid new virus outbreak
2 months, 1 week ago

What is HMPV? China steps up monitoring amid new virus outbreak

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China is experiencing a surge …

Gujarat Reports Fresh HMPV Case As 8-Year-Old Tests Positive
2 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat Reports Fresh HMPV Case As 8-Year-Old Tests Positive

ABP News  

HMPV In India: A fresh case of HMPV has been reported in Gujarat's Himmatnagar where an eight-year-old has tested positive. Maharashtra reported three cases, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu reported two cases each, West Bengal one and Gujarat two cases. Bengaluru reported the first HMPV case in India on Monday and soon other states confirmed the number of cases. Also Read: …

HMPV cases in Gujarat: 80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad
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2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV cases in Gujarat: 80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad

India TV News  

HMPV cases in India: On Thursday, officials confirmed that an 80-year-old man in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, had tested positive for human metapneumovirus infection. Gujarat prepares for HMPV Isolation wards have been created in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Rajkot civil hospitals as a precautionary measure after Gujarat registered its first case HMPV - a respiratory illness with flu-like symptoms, officials said. To deal …

All about HMPV
2 months, 1 week ago

All about HMPV

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The nation is abuzz with questions: Is it another Covid-19 variant, or something even more concerning? The Human Metapneumovirus, which has been in the spotlight in recent days, is causing unease despite only a handful of cases being reported in India. This virus is similar to other viral fevers and typically causes upper respiratory symptoms like a runny nose, …

CIDS asks people not to panic over HMPV outbreak
2 months, 1 week ago

CIDS asks people not to panic over HMPV outbreak

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Tamil Nadu-based Clinical Infectious Disease Society has appealed to people not to panic with regard to the reported outbreak of Human Metaphenumovirus. In a statement on Wednesday, CIDS president Dr. George M. Varghese recommended preventive measures to reduce transmission of HMPV and other respiratory viruses. These include practising cough etiquette by covering mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow …

HMPV is NOT new: WHO clarifies on ‘seasonal spread’ as China sees surge in cases
2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV is NOT new: WHO clarifies on ‘seasonal spread’ as China sees surge in cases

Live Mint  

The World Health Organization has issued a statement on the human metapneumovirus as it continues to wreck havoc in China with several other countries, too, reporting a number of cases. In a statement, Margaret Harris of the WHO said, “Human metapneumovirus, hMPV is not a new virus”, adding that it generally spreads in winter and spring. Speaking about the HMPV …

Not a new virus, HMPV detection has improved due to heightened surveillance, better diagnostics: CIDS
2 months, 1 week ago

Not a new virus, HMPV detection has improved due to heightened surveillance, better diagnostics: CIDS

The Hindu  

Reiterating that Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus and there was no cause for alarm, the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society has stated that advancements in diagnostic technologies have improved the detection of HMPV in recent years. Elaborating on the population at risk, CIDS said that HMPV is the second most common cause of respiratory tract infections in children after …

Four viruses, one winter: What is the 'Quad-demic' that the US and UK are grappling with?
2 months, 1 week ago

Four viruses, one winter: What is the 'Quad-demic' that the US and UK are grappling with?

Firstpost  

The US and UK are battling a ‘quad-demic’ as COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus converge, overwhelming healthcare systems. File Image/Reuters The term “quad-demic” refers to the simultaneous surge of four major viruses — COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and norovirus — currently placing immense pressure on healthcare systems in the United States and the United Kingdom. Dr. David Lloyd, an …

Health officials in Puducherry urge public not to panic over hMPV cases in neighbouring States
2 months, 1 week ago

Health officials in Puducherry urge public not to panic over hMPV cases in neighbouring States

The Hindu  

The Health authorities on Wednesday urged the public not to panic over a few cases of the common Human Metapneumovirus resurfacing in neighbouring States. A press note issued after a high-level meeting at the Raj Nivas chaired by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan to assess preparedness of the health system to tackle the respiratory virus, said that it had been prevalent …

HMPV: WHO says no report of any unusual outbreak pattern
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2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV: WHO says no report of any unusual outbreak pattern

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation is in contact with Chinese health officials and has not received any reports of unusual outbreak patterns, noted the Organisation in its latest disease outbreak report on HMPV. Based on data published by China, covering the period up to December 29, 2024, acute respiratory infections have increased during recent weeks and detections of seasonal influenza, rhinovirus, …

HMPV in India: Will antibiotics work against the virus?
2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV in India: Will antibiotics work against the virus?

Firstpost  

Mumbai has reported its first case of HMPV, taking the total number in India to eight. HMPV in India India has reported seven confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus, with two cases each reported in Bengaluru and Nagpur, and one case each in Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Salem. What we know about HMPV Human Metapneumovirus is a respiratory virus that causes upper …

Himachal Government On Alert Over HMPV Cases But Urges People Not To Panic
2 months, 1 week ago

Himachal Government On Alert Over HMPV Cases But Urges People Not To Panic

ABP News  

Himachal Pradesh News: The rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus have put governments on alert. The Himachal Pradesh government is also on high alert and has made necessary preparations in case of infections in the state. On Tuesday, Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil held an important meeting at the state secretariat in Shimla. Symptoms of HMPV The HMPV belongs to the …

What is really behind the mystery new virus gripping China and the world
2 months, 1 week ago

What is really behind the mystery new virus gripping China and the world

The Independent  

It was just a few days after new year’s celebrations when news of a surge in the number of people infected with a new kind of virus began to emerge. However, the number of beds occupied by patients with flu in the second week of winter is the highest “since the first publication of the measure” in 2020-21. open image …

HMPV cases in India: Doctor explains it's link to kidney complications
2 months, 1 week ago

HMPV cases in India: Doctor explains it's link to kidney complications

Hindustan Times  

HMPV, also known as Human Metapneumovirus, cases have been detected in India. Belonging to the Pneumoviridae family and closely related to respiratory syncytial virus, HMPV affects the respiratory system causing mild to severe symptoms. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr B VijayKiran, senior consultant nephrologist, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Siliguri, West Bengal, said, “Anecdotal recent research has …

Is this the start of a new pandemic? As HMPV spreads as China, PAT HAGAN reveals all you need to know about the 'mystery' illness
2 months, 1 week ago

Is this the start of a new pandemic? As HMPV spreads as China, PAT HAGAN reveals all you need to know about the 'mystery' illness

Daily Mail  

The scenes are eerily familiar – crowded hospitals in China overrun by masked patients seeking medical help as infection tears through the population. HMPV belongs to the same family of infectious bugs as respiratory syncytial virus, which is already a common source of the lung infection bronchiolitis during winter – hospitalising around 30,000 children and 18,000 adults in the UK …

Everything Australians need to know about the HMPV virus ravaging China
2 months, 1 week ago

Everything Australians need to know about the HMPV virus ravaging China

Daily Mail  

Australians have been told not to panic over an outbreak of the respiratory infection metapneumovirus, which is reported to be overwhelming hospitals in China - but experts are closely monitoring the situation. According to virus monitoring data from the UK Health Security Agency, as of December 23, ten per cent of children tested for respiratory infections in hospitals were found …

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