Since Monday several cases of the hMPV or the human metapneumovirus have come to the fore. The first case was identified in a hospital at Bengaluru, Karnataka where two infants, 3-month and 8-month old were detected being infected with the virus.The latest case of hMPV is an 80 year old man from Ahmedabad city of Gujarat. HMPV symptoms seen in …
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HMPV Vaccine: Is there a vaccine that can prevent hMPV infection? | – Times of India
In India, a total of 7 cases of hMPV have been found since Monday. The Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a common respiratory virus that primarily affects young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While it’s not a new virus—it was first identified in 2001—it has recently gained attention due to a slight increase in cases. Many people …
Read More »HMPV in India: Former AIIMS Chief explains about the virus and how to protect yourself – Times of India
As the country is concerned with the emergence of HMPV cases, former AIIMS Chief Dr Randeep Guleria, who played a central role during COVID pandemic, has advised people not to panic. There is no role of antibiotics in treating the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness currently seeing an uptick in the country, said former AIIMS Director Dr Guleria, on …
Read More »What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China
Reports of a surge in cases of a respiratory virus in China have evoked dark echoes of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic almost exactly five years ago. But despite the surface similarities, this situation is very different, and far less worrisome, medical experts say. The Chinese cases are reported to be infections with human metapneumovirus, known to doctors as …
Read More »5 years after COVID, new epidemic in China which affecting children and elderly – Times of India
A rise in respiratory illnesses in China, including influenza A and hMPV, is affecting children and the elderly. This increase is attributed to cold weather and the resumption of normal life post-COVID. Despite online claims, there’s no new epidemic or official alerts, making it a seasonal spike. Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz online, especially on platforms like X …
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