Nothing alarming: on China’s HMPV cases
4 days, 11 hours ago

Nothing alarming: on China’s HMPV cases

The Hindu  

Five years after the SARS-CoV-2 virus overwhelmed hospitals in Wuhan, China, acute respiratory diseases caused by viruses including the human metapneumovirus in children and the elderly, and influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, are increasing in the country, especially in its northern provinces. Globally, 3%-10% of hospital admissions and 1% of acute lower respiratory infection-related deaths in children under age five in 2018 are attributed to HMPV, as per a 2021 paper. Detection of a large number of HMPV cases among children aged less than 14 years in China is a reflection of the heightened surveillance and testing for the virus. When testing for HMPV in patients with acute respiratory disease should be routine, as the virus has been in circulation for years globally, including India, and fatality is 1% in young children, India is only now expanding the number of laboratories testing for HMPV beyond the Indian Council of Medical Research network due to the spike in HMPV cases in China.

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HMPV cases in Gujarat: 80-year-old man tests HMPV positive in Ahmedabad
1 day, 6 hours 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 …

Afraid of getting diagnosed with HMPV? Here's how to protect yourself from this respiratory virus
1 day, 6 hours ago

Afraid of getting diagnosed with HMPV? Here's how to protect yourself from this respiratory virus

India TV News  

It is important for people in India to be alert about the HMP virus. It is important to be afraid of this virus and take it seriously. These days there is an outbreak of cold winds; lifestyle-related diseases are increasing, so you should be careful of any virus. Therefore, to avoid viruses like HMP, it is most important that you …

Not a new virus, HMPV detection has improved due to heightened surveillance, better diagnostics: CIDS
1 day, 15 hours 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 …

HMPV: WHO says no report of any unusual outbreak pattern
Top News
1 day, 16 hours 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 dangerous or not? Doctors warn of respiratory and liver risks like COVID-19
1 day, 20 hours ago

HMPV dangerous or not? Doctors warn of respiratory and liver risks like COVID-19

Live Mint  

Nearly 10 cases of human metapneumovirus have been reported in India so far. It can also cause bronchitis and pneumonia in infants and young children,” said Dr Pankaj Chhabra, Clinical Director-Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Marengo Asia Hospitals Faridabad. HMPV affects liver According to Dr Bir Singh Sehrawat, Head of Gastroenterology and Program Clinical Director at Marengo Asia Hospitals in …

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 days, 4 hours 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 days, 5 hours 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 …

HMPV: China's healthcare system not overwhelmed, says WHO
2 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV: China's healthcare system not overwhelmed, says WHO

India Today  

The World Health Organisation has quashed earlier social media claims that China has declared a state of emergency, saying that the healthcare system is "not overwhelmed and there have been no emergency declarations or responses triggered." The health agency stated that an increase in respiratory illnesses is a normal pattern witnessed during winter and spring, especially in the Northern Hemisphere. …

Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus, circulates in winter and spring: WHO
2 days, 6 hours ago

Human Metapneumovirus is not a new virus, circulates in winter and spring: WHO

India TV News  

Human metapneumovirus was first discovered in 2001 and has been present in the human population for quite some time, claims WHO. HMPV often causes common cold symptoms, manifested as cough, fever, nasal congestion, and wheezing, but sometimes it can result in bronchitis and pneumonia in severe cases." Meanwhile, Dr Manish Mittal, Consultant Physician, Bhailal Amin General Hospital, Vadodara, has told …

HMPV cases in India: Are antibiotics effective against human metapneumovirus? Here's what experts say
2 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: Are antibiotics effective against human metapneumovirus? Here's what experts say

India TV News  

Cases of Human Metapneumovirus have been reported in children across the country. Dr. Vikas Mittal, Director – Pulmonologist at the CK Birla Hospital®, Delhi shares how HMPV affects vulnerable groups and if antibiotics are effective against the virus. Dr. Mittal said, "The recent cases of HMPV reported in Karnataka indicate that both children are recovering well. Given the lack of …

HMPV cases in Maharashtra: Six-month-old baby tests positive at Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai
2 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV cases in Maharashtra: Six-month-old baby tests positive at Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai

India TV News  

HMPV cases in Maharashtra: A case of Human Metapneumovirus was reported in a six-month-old baby at Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai's Powai today. Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava on Monday chaired a virtual meeting with states and Union Territories to take stock of respiratory illnesses and HMPV cases in the country and public health measures for their management, a health …

HMPV cases in India: Jharkhand Health Minister says 'no need to panic, state unaffected by virus'
2 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: Jharkhand Health Minister says 'no need to panic, state unaffected by virus'

India TV News  

HMPV cases in India: Amid the rise in cases of HMPV across India, Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari assured that the state has not been affected by the infection. "I have instructed officials to ensure that cases of severe acute respiratory illness are examined in the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory," Ansari said in an advisory. Union Health Secretary Punya …

HMPV cases: 'Children, elderly people need to stay alert', says Maharashtra Medical Education Minister
2 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV cases: 'Children, elderly people need to stay alert', says Maharashtra Medical Education Minister

India TV News  

HMPV cases: Following the discovery of two suspected cases in Nagpur, Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif said there is no need to panic but children and elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert. Children and elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert." On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary of Medical Education Department Dinesh Waghmare, Commissioner Rajiv Nivatkar, …

What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?
Top News
2 days, 6 hours ago

What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?

Al Jazeera  

HMPV infections are spreading in China, while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK. Cases of human metapneumovirus have also been reported from India amid seasonal winter patterns of a rise in respiratory illnesses. In northern China, HMPV cases have been rising among children 14 years and younger, according to Kan Biao, director of …

HMPV India cases: ‘No need to panic,’ says Maharashtra minister after two suspected cases in Nagpur
Top News
2 days, 17 hours ago

HMPV India cases: ‘No need to panic,’ says Maharashtra minister after two suspected cases in Nagpur

Live Mint  

Amidst the discovery of two suspected cases of the HMPV virus in Nagpur, Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif, speaking to the media, said that there is no need to panic, but children and elderly with co-morbid conditions need to stay alert. Mushrif said, as PTI quoted, "The effect of the HMPV virus is being seen in many countries of …

Battling an infodemic: the curious case of HMPV
2 days, 20 hours ago

Battling an infodemic: the curious case of HMPV

The Hindu  

Post the Covid-19 pandemic, it seems panic is an easy bait. Bindu Shajan Perappadan kept tabs on that angle: No unusual rise in respiratory illnesses, influenza cases in India, Health Ministry says after review of Chinese surge. Meanwhile, Siddharth Kumar Singh’s article, reported from the ground, speaking to specialists treating children, underlined what was becoming painfully obvious by then: HMPV …

HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China
2 days, 22 hours ago

HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China

The Independent  

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Two children suspected to be positive for HMPV virus in Maharashtra’s Nagpur
2 days, 23 hours ago

Two children suspected to be positive for HMPV virus in Maharashtra’s Nagpur

The Hindu  

Two suspected cases of the Human Metapneumovirus were reported in Nagpur on Tuesday. Blood test samples of the patients — children aged seven and 13 — were sent to the virology department of the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Delhi and AIIMS Pune, said Collector Vipin Itankar. Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said both cases were “mild in nature” …

HMPV cases advisory: No surge in respiratory illnesses says Union Health Ministry; advises States to strengthen awareness
3 days ago

HMPV cases advisory: No surge in respiratory illnesses says Union Health Ministry; advises States to strengthen awareness

The Hindu  

States across India have been advised to strengthen awareness among masses regarding preventive measures against the Human Metapneumovirus while also advising that Influenza-Like Illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection surveillance be strengthened. The direction were issued following a virtual meeting of chaired by Union Health Ministry Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava recently with States and Union Territories to review the present …

HMPV is nothing to panic about, says former WHO chief scientist
3 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV is nothing to panic about, says former WHO chief scientist

India Today  

Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist at the World Health Organisation, has said that HMPV is nothing to panic about. Dr Swaminathan quoted data from the Indian Council of Medical Research - India's official medical panel - that HMPV is one of the many circulating pathogens along with influenza A and B which cause common cold, SARS-CoV-2 which causes Covid-19 …

HMPV cases in India: Should we be worried?
3 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: Should we be worried?

India Today  

Seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus have been reported across India, with two cases each detected in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, and one in Gujarat. Union Health Minister JP Nadda also assured citizens on Monday that HMPV is not a new virus, urging calm and vigilance. HMPV is a respiratory virus affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tracts, causing …

Symptoms to expert advice: Your detailed HMPV guide
3 days, 6 hours ago

Symptoms to expert advice: Your detailed HMPV guide

India Today  

India has reported five cases of Human Metapneumovirus, with two each in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and one in Ahmedabad. While HMPV shares similarities with other respiratory viruses like the flu or RSV, it can cause more severe symptoms in vulnerable populations, such as infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Addressing concerns about rising HMPV cases in …

Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
3 days, 6 hours ago

Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say

CNN  

CNN — As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and some people may worry whether the rise in cases could be felt more broadly around the world. But HMPV typically circulates in the Northern Hemisphere in winter, and China’s CDC data shows that there have also been …

Two children detected with HMPV in Nagpur, total cases in India increase to 7
3 days, 6 hours ago

Two children detected with HMPV in Nagpur, total cases in India increase to 7

India Today  

Two children, aged seven and 14, tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus in Nagpur, increasing the total number of cases of the respiratory illness to seven. In the wake of the Nagpur cases, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar has called for a meeting at 3 pm at St. George's Hospital Health Centre. UNION HEALTH SECRETARY REVIEWS SITUATION Union Health Secretary …

HMPV cases in India: Maharashtra govt says nothing to panic, strictly follow guidelines
3 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: Maharashtra govt says nothing to panic, strictly follow guidelines

India TV News  

Mumbai: Amid rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus in the country, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Monday urged the people of the state not to panic and to follow the guidelines strictly issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and central government. Please keep yourself safe by following the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and the central government's health …

US still off the HMPV grid despite rising global concerns: All you need to know about this virus
3 days, 6 hours ago

US still off the HMPV grid despite rising global concerns: All you need to know about this virus

India Today  

The good news first: China’s latest virus outbreak – the human metapneumovirus - is yet to travel to the United States and the American medical community is taking no chances this time. Surveillance data from CDC's National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System shows HMPV to be most active during late winter and spring in temperate climates. Here is all …

HMPV cases rise in India: Uttarakhand issues advisory, symptomatic patients to be closely monitored
3 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV cases rise in India: Uttarakhand issues advisory, symptomatic patients to be closely monitored

India TV News  

Amid rising cases of HMPV, the Uttarakhand government issued health advisory and the Directorate of Medical Health and Family emphasised precautionary measures, preparedness in healthcare facilities, and public awareness to address the increased transmission risk during winter months. The advisory has been issued to all the district magistrates and chief medical officers that, the human metapneumovirus respiratory disease is currently …

HMPV cases in India: Nagpur confirms two new cases, country's total count reaches seven
3 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: Nagpur confirms two new cases, country's total count reaches seven

India TV News  

HMPV cases in India: Amid a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, two new cases of Human Metapneumovirus was reported from Maharashtra's Nagpur, taking India's total count to seven. "The country data for respiratory viruses available with ICMR and integrated disease surveillance programme has also been reviewed and no surge in any of the common respiratory virus pathogens is observed …

HMPV cases Highlights: Jharkhand Health Minister urges calm, says all arrangements in place
3 days, 6 hours ago

HMPV cases Highlights: Jharkhand Health Minister urges calm, says all arrangements in place

India Today  

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday said that there is no need for concern, as the majority of the news being spread about HMPV is false. Yesterday, certain media reports claimed that this is the first time the disease has been identified in India. The virus was first reported in the world in 2001, but the scientific community believes …

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian says no need to panic over HMPV cases
3 days, 6 hours ago

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian says no need to panic over HMPV cases

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian has sought to calm public concerns over the recent detection of Human Metapneumovirus in the state, stressing that there is no need for panic. Subramanian also urged the public to follow basic precautionary measures, such as wearing masks in crowded areas and maintaining social distance, especially for those showing symptoms of respiratory illness. Health …

India Inc raises vigil as HMPV respiratory infections rise in Southeast Asia
Top News
3 days, 6 hours ago

India Inc raises vigil as HMPV respiratory infections rise in Southeast Asia

Live Mint  

Mumbai/ New Delhi: India Inc is closely tracking the surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus - which causes respiratory illness- in some Southeast Asian nations following an outbreak in China, and has asked its employees to travel to these countries only if necessary, and take precautions such as masking up to dodge the infection. As our employees regularly travel across …

HMPV: What To Know About The Surging Virus
3 days, 8 hours ago

HMPV: What To Know About The Surging Virus

Huff Post  

simarik via Getty Images Experts break down the signs and symptoms of HMPV and why there's no reason to panic. Though HMPV might not be as widely-discussed as influenza or its cousin RSV, the respiratory virus has been around for centuries and regularly spreads around the globe ― including the United States. “Cases occur every year in the U.S. and …

‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV
Top News
3 days, 11 hours ago

‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV

Hindustan Times  

State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday sought to dispel concerns surrounding the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in the state, saying that the virus is not new and does not pose a significant threat. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao chairs a meeting regarding the Human Metapneumovirus after two cases of the virus were detected in …

Old ailment, known pathogen: A warning against HMPV panic
3 days, 11 hours ago

Old ailment, known pathogen: A warning against HMPV panic

Hindustan Times  

For everyone holding their breath over fears of HMPV, here’s a quick summary: it’s an old ailment, caused by a known pathogen, and many people are likely to have been exposed to the virus by the time they are five years old. “It is emphasised that HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses …

HMPV virus - latest: Cases begin rising in India and other parts of world after outbreak in China
Top News
3 days, 13 hours ago

HMPV virus - latest: Cases begin rising in India and other parts of world after outbreak in China

The Independent  

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Human Metapneumovirus: let’s all calm down first
3 days, 14 hours ago

Human Metapneumovirus: let’s all calm down first

The Hindu  

Human metapneumovirus is suddenly making headlines, but not for the reasons one might expect. Over the last week, India has witnessed a barrage of sensational media reports claiming the emergence of a “new dangerous virus” supposedly originating from China and spreading across India and the world. The memories of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, which were full of …

HMPV virus cases in India: ‘Lockdown’ trends amid viral disease scare in China; netizens say ‘buy plate, spoon’
3 days, 14 hours ago

HMPV virus cases in India: ‘Lockdown’ trends amid viral disease scare in China; netizens say ‘buy plate, spoon’

Live Mint  

HMPV virus cases in India: With India reporting five cases of human metapneumovirus and an outbreak in China, #Lockdown began trending on social media. Many users drew parallels to the 2019-2020 period when early Covid-19 cases emerged in China, ultimately leading to a global pandemic that disrupted economies worldwide and killed lakhs. Addressing the HMPV scare in India, Union Health …

HMPV not new virus in India: Health Ministry says as cases detected
3 days, 15 hours ago

HMPV not new virus in India: Health Ministry says as cases detected

The Hindu  

The Human Metapneumovirus is already in circulation globally, including in India, said the Health Ministry on Monday while stating that none of the cases in India have any travel history and that all the infected persons are recovering well. The Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in a video statement said, “Health experts have clarified that the HMPV is not a …

'HMPV virus not new, no reason to worry': Health minister JP Nadda as India logs 3 cases
3 days, 16 hours ago

'HMPV virus not new, no reason to worry': Health minister JP Nadda as India logs 3 cases

Hindustan Times  

As concerns over the spread of Human Metapneumovirus grew following the confirmation of three cases in India, health minister JP Nadda on Monday reassured the public that it is not a new virus, urging them not to panic. Addressing the rising fears and chatter on social media over the virus, Nadda in a video message emphasised that the government is …

HMPV case: Karnataka Health Minister says no reason to panic
3 days, 17 hours ago

HMPV case: Karnataka Health Minister says no reason to panic

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With two cases of Human Metapneumovirus detected in Karnataka, the state's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said there is no need to panic as the infections that have been detected are by old virus strains that are existing in the country and they are not life-threatening. The minister who chaired a meeting of health department officials said …

HMPV cases in India: ‘Don’t panic, be aware,’ Karnataka advisory says ‘virus not as transmissible as Covid’
3 days, 18 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: ‘Don’t panic, be aware,’ Karnataka advisory says ‘virus not as transmissible as Covid’

Live Mint  

HMPV cases in India: Following the detection of two Human Metapneumovirus cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Monday urged people not to panic as the virus is not as transmissible as Covid-19. Emphasising that the respiratory virus primarily affects children, causing infections similar to the common cold, the Karnataka government said in a release that hospitals have been …

Explainer: HMPV not a new pathogen, cases have been reported worldwide
3 days, 18 hours ago

Explainer: HMPV not a new pathogen, cases have been reported worldwide

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Human Metapneumovirus is a globally recognised respiratory virus that recently gained attention after its outbreak was reported in China. HMPV spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing, as well as by touching contaminated surfaces or coming into direct contact with infected individuals. In India, surveillance programmes like the ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme regularly test …

HMPV Virus: Delhi government directs city hospitals to be prepared
3 days, 19 hours ago

HMPV Virus: Delhi government directs city hospitals to be prepared

Hindustan Times  

Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has ordered the city's health and family welfare department to be completely prepared to handle a potential rise in respiratory illnesses, in the wake of three cases of the human metapneumovirus detected in the country. Delhi health minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has ordered hospitals to be prepared in light of cases of HMPV detected in India …

Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to act on HMPV virus amid concerns
3 days, 20 hours ago

Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to act on HMPV virus amid concerns

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday raised concerns about the outbreak of the HMPV virus, urging the Centre to take immediate action. Arvind Kejriwal, national convener for the Aam Aadmi Party, expressed alarm over the HMPV virus epidemic on Monday and urged the Centre to act quickly. Kejriwal emphasised the importance of drawing from past experiences with …

Infant in Ahmedabad hospital tests positive for HMPV, stable
3 days, 20 hours ago

Infant in Ahmedabad hospital tests positive for HMPV, stable

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: A two-month-old boy admitted to a private hospital in Ahmedabad has been detected with Human Metapneumovirus infection, an official said on Monday. After tests, he was found positive for the HMPV, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's in-charge medical officer of health Bhavin Solanki said. "HMPV was detected in the patient on December 26, but we learnt about it today as the …

‘No emergency as of now, people should stay calm’: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on HMPV cases
3 days, 20 hours ago

‘No emergency as of now, people should stay calm’: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on HMPV cases

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao assured the public that the human metapneumovirus is an existing flu virus causing respiratory issues and is not a cause for panic, adding that the child exhibiting HMPV symptoms is stable and will be discharged soon, with no history of international travel. Karnataka Health and family welfare minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said a few …

HMPV case confirmed in Gujarat; child infected, stable
3 days, 21 hours ago

HMPV case confirmed in Gujarat; child infected, stable

Hindustan Times  

A child has been detected with Human Metapneumovirus infection at private hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The Indian Council of Medical Research detected two cases of HMPV in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, the Union health ministry said on Monday. It emphasised that HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses …

HMPV is not a mysterious virus, we see it every year: paediatricians
3 days, 21 hours ago

HMPV is not a mysterious virus, we see it every year: paediatricians

The Hindu  

With growing concerns about the Human Metapneumovirus, following viral reports of an outbreak in China, Hyderabad-based paediatrician are attempting to calm residents: the virus is neither new nor unusual, they say. She explained that the virus commonly causes symptoms such as cough, cold, and fever, but can lead to severe illness requiring oxygen support or ventilation in rare cases. “We …

Is there any treatment for HMPV? Doctor reveals the current status, ways to manage the disease
3 days, 21 hours ago

Is there any treatment for HMPV? Doctor reveals the current status, ways to manage the disease

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Council of Medical Research has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, the Union health ministry said on Monday. Dr Arjun Dang, CEO, Dr Dangs Lab, said that the Human Metapneumovirus outbreak in China highlights the need for heightened surveillance and early detection mechanisms to curb its spread. This …

Ministry of Health confirms two cases of HMPV infection: What is HMPV, its symptoms and why there is no cause for alarm
3 days, 21 hours ago

Ministry of Health confirms two cases of HMPV infection: What is HMPV, its symptoms and why there is no cause for alarm

Op India  

The Indian government has issued a press note following media reports of some Human Metapneumovirus cases detected in Karnataka. The official X account of the Ministry of Health has issued an update in the wake of HMPV cases detected in India. @ICMRDELHI Detects Two Cases of Human Metapneumovirus in Karnataka through routine surveillance Surveillance System Robust, No Unusual Surge in …

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