As the winter season drags on, reports have emerged of a record high in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections. But what is ...
The latest report from the UK’s Health and Security Agency indicates an uptick in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, rising ...
As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the ...
The incubation period of the virus can be three to six days, according to the CDC, and the groups at highest risk include younger children and adults 65 or older. Similarly to the flu, HMPV is ...
Here is what we know about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following NHS advice asking people to avoid socialising should they ...
The illness is "typically mild", said The Independent, but it can lead to "severe complications such as pneumonia, ...
In a statement, MoH clarified that HMPV is not a new virus, adding that it has been previously documented as a contributor to respiratory illnesses in Kenya ...
The sprouting of HMPV cases in India, has been a major point of discussion and has caused a lot of anxiety among people, who ...
Human metapneumovirus was first discovered in 2001, according to the CDC. The incubation period is estimated to be between 3 to 6 days, and the duration of the illness varies between patients.
HMPV symptoms include cough, nasal congestion, fever and shortness of breath, according to the CDC. But, symptoms can progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. The incubation period of the virus can be ...
The estimated incubation period is 3-6 days, and the median duration of HMPV can vary, depending on the severity.
As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.