A seasonal rise in human metapneumovirus cases in China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other Asian countries has raised alarms worldwide. Amid rising HMPV infections in several countries, it is crucial to understand how travel insurance can help people navigate medical emergencies during their foreign trips. Travel insurance policies generally cover medical emergencies and treatments for sudden injuries and illnesses. “Our …
HMPV, also known as Human Metapneumovirus, is a virus that causes symptoms similar to that of cold. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director - Max Healthcare & Senior Director - Institute of Internal Medicine, said, “This human meta pneumovirus is not a new virus. HMPV virus symptoms: Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja said, “These types of …
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 …
Amid reports of a Human Metapneumovirus outbreak in China, the Indian Council of Medical Research has confirmed the detection of two HMPV cases in Karnataka, reported ANI on Monday. However, HMPV is not a “mysterious virus”, Hyderbad-based Dr Sivaranjani Santosh told South First in an interview. ‘HMPV is not a mystery virus’: Sivaranjani Santosh Urging the public to be aware …
