HMPV and RSV are common respiratory illnesses that can often cause similar symptoms However it is crucial to differentiate ...

But it is only now being detected more via a test that costs about Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000.' 'The HMPV virus typically causes ...

As China battles a surge in HMPV cases, UAE doctors reassure residents about this common respiratory virus while advising ...

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization ...

Given the overlap in symptoms, laboratory testing is required to distinguish between RSV and HMPV, the gold standard for detecting both viruses. While quick antigen tests are available for RSV, their ...

HMPV testing, conducted via nasopharyngeal swabs, sputum, or tracheal aspirates, can be financially burdensome for many individuals due to its high cost ...

HMPV is an old virus, cases of which have been increasing in the past few months. China saw a significant rise in cases of ...

Currently, there is no specific antiviral therapy to treat HMPV, and there's no vaccine to prevent HMPV, according to the federal agency. Broader use of molecular diagnostic testing has increased ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an RNA virus. Belongs to the paramyxoviridae family, similar to RSV. It occurs in late winter and spring. Reinfection can occur throughout life.

A virus that's not well known to the public is spiking in China. CDC officials said HMPV is not a cause for concern here, nor is it a new virus.

Kashmir's leading scientist and gastroenterologist, Prof M Sultran Khuroo writes about the evolution of the Human ...