The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection ...

Unwilling to take any chances, India is ramping up the number of laboratories testing hMPV cases, and the Indian Council of ...

Severe pneumonia caused by human metapneumovirus in an immunocompetent adult highlights diagnostic challenges and underscores ...

DOH: Virus not new, with mild symptoms like common cold There is no need to impose lockdowns or border closures amid recent ...

Reports of rising hMPV infections in China have attracted media attention, but experts say the virus poses low pandemic risk ...

Five major Kolkata labs diagnosed 30 cases of human metapneumovirus in Nov-Dec 2024. Despite no unusual surge, state health ...

Following a surge in cases overseas, find out more about HMPV including symptoms, how it spreads, UK cases and should we be worried.

Even as the world fixates on hMPV, a genuine pandemic threat is emerging in the form of H5N1 bird flu. The virus has jumped ...

HMPV's global burden underscores the need for continued research to develop effective vaccines and treatments. Greater awareness and diagnostic efforts are crucial in mitigating the impact of this ...

HMPV, a relatively underrecognized pathogen ... particularly in high-risk groups. The burden on the healthcare system can be significant if the outbreak is not swiftly contained," Dr Arjun ...

While no vaccine currently exists for HMPV, staying updated on flu and COVID-19 vaccinations can help reduce the overall burden of respiratory illnesses.