hMPV is a close relative of RSV, and can cause infections in the upper or lower respiratory tracts. Like other respiratory viruses, hMPV infection causes symptoms such as cough, fever, sore throat ...

China’s HMPV cases were ‘within the expected range’, according to the WHO. But that hasn’t stopped the falsehoods and fearmongering.

HMPV, or human metapneumovirus, is a respiratory virus that primarily causes upper and lower respiratory infections. It's most common in young children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals.

The graph above shows the weekly percentage of HMPV-positive tests, as reported to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System, updated on Jan. 13, 2025. (CDC) Since fall, most ...

Myth #10 HMPV is a newly discovered virus and a cause for panic. HMPV was discovered in 2001 but has likely been circulating for decades. It is not a new or emerging virus and does not warrant panic.

HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) has been detected in different parts of India. Puducherry, on Monday, reported its second case, involving a five-year-old girl, bringing the total cases in India to 17.

How many HMPV cases have been reported in Wisconsin? For the week of Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, DHS data shows 35 positive HMPV tests in the state, which is 2% of the total 1,770 tests administered.

HMPV virus: How doctors are using social media, humour to educate people Sumitra Nair 3 min read 12 Jan 2025, 03:00 PM IST ...

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.

The HMPV results for the same week last year and the year before that are about the same. So in the UK at least, levels of HMPV infections seem to be about what we would expect for this time of ...

But hMPV, which causes respiratory tract infections similar to colds and flu, is not new in China or elsewhere in the world and, as of Jan. 9, Chinese officials have not declared any emergency ...