hMPV tends to hit hardest in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. A virologist explains. hMPV is likely one of the viruses making us sick this winter.

Cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been dramatically rising in the UK, according to latest figures from the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA). It comes after China saw a surge in ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been a significant cause of respiratory infections for decades, though it was only identified in 2001. While HMPV can cause severe illness in vulnerable ...

HMPV was discovered in 2001 but has likely been circulating for decades. In this article, we share a list of common myths to look out for.

In the spring of 2024, more than 8% of HMPV tests were positive while in the spring of 2023, they peaked at nearly 11%. MAP: Emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses are soaring in these states ...

HMPV cases have also increased in the U.S. since November, according to CDC data. As of Dec. 28, data from the agency shows 1.94% of weekly tests were positive for HMPV. So, what's the risk of ...

Demographics: HMPV primarily affects vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, unlike COVID-19, which impacted people across all age groups.The message from experts is clear — stay ...

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak has raised worldwide concerns on its spread, mode of transmission, and most importantly the symptoms seen in individuals who are infected with this virus.

News outlets and social media posts have commented on the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, suggesting that the little-known virus could cause a pandemic similar to COVID-19.

Beijing has experienced a surge in flu-like HMPV cases, especially among children, which it attributed to a seasonal spike. A surge in cases of the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China ...