Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) does not affect pets, but misconceptions about its transmission persist. The virus targets human respiratory systems only, and pets cannot catch or spread HMPV.

“Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that causes an upper respiratory infection (like a cold). It is a seasonal disease that usually occurs in the winter and early spring ...

BEIJING (AP) — The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said Sunday, amid some international concern over a ...

This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV. So what is the real situation and what is HMPV anyway? HMPV is a respiratory virus in the same family as the more commonly known ...

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has been in the spotlight in recent days, is causing unease despite only a handful of cases being reported in India. As anxiety grows, it’s essential to ...

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a sharp rise in respiratory viral infections since December 2024, including from human metapneumovirus (hMPV), drawing widespread ...

hMPV Eye Infections: In some cases, respiratory viruses like HMPV can lead to more severe eye complications. (Image Credits: Pixabay) Respiratory viruses, including HMPV, can spread from the ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and other seasonal viruses are on the rise across the northern hemisphere in early 2025, according to the World Health Organization. While news reports and ...

India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur ...

HMPV commonly circulates during respiratory virus season, experts say. Chinese health officials are reportedly monitoring an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). There is currently ...

According to the CDC, HMPV goes around during specific annual seasons in the U.S., beginning in the winter and lasting until, or through, spring. The CDC's National Respiratory and Enteric Virus ...

As India logs 5 cases of HMPV, here's all you need to know about how human metapneumovirus is different from Covid-19 and warning signs to watch out for. Schools in China closed as HMPV infections ...