In the wake of multiple cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in India, multiple questions about its causes and symptoms seem ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that may not be on most folk’s radars, but it’s more common than you think — and chances are, you’ve already had it. A recent “outbreak” in northern ...

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Many health experts have compared HMPV to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which can affect all age groups but is more common in children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), HMPV ...

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, ...

As the winter season drags on, reports have emerged of a record high in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections. But what is ...

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Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab ...

However, in young children, the illness can be more severe and similar to the chest infection caused by RSV. HMPV in children ...

A 4-year-old boy from Ahmedabad city has contracted human metapneumovirus, taking the number of HMPV cases in Gujarat to ...

The latest report from the UK’s Health and Security Agency indicates an uptick in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, rising ...

We’ve seen lots of claims about human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in recent weeks. This explainer looks at what we know about it.