The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV ...

Pregnant women are at a higher risk of severe respiratory infections from Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), discovered in 2001.

Not many people had heard of human metapneumovirus, or HPMV, until a surge of recent cases in China made headlines.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases are on the rise in northern China, especially among children. The virus has flu-like symptoms but can lead to serious complications in vulnerable groups.

cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. “Clinical symptoms of HMPV infection may progress to bronchitis or pneumonia and are similar to other viruses that cause upper and lower ...

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

Although HMPV and COVID-19 have similar symptoms, doctors stress that HMPV ... infants and young children,” said Dr Pankaj Chhabra, Clinical Director-Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Marengo ...

Clinical symptoms of HMPV infection may progress to bronchitis or pneumonia and are similar to other viruses that cause upper and lower respiratory infections. HMPV spreads through direct contact ...

Those infected with the HMPV virus could suffer from symptoms such as cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. According to the US CDC, clinical symptoms of HMPV infection may ...

Symptoms of HMPV-related encephalitis include severe ... research published in peer-reviewed journals such as Pediatrics and Clinical Infectious Diseases has documented instances of HMPV-induced ...

“Usual clinical Manifestations of a typical metapneumovirus infection include cough, fever, sore throat, runny or blocked nose and wheezing.” Also read | HMPV virus cases live: No patients ...

China is currently battling an outbreak of HMPV, a virus that causes cold-like symptoms, after it was detected in the city of ...