AN infectious disease expert at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Dr Chizaram Onyeaghala, has allayed the fears that Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is extremely unlikely to be the next ...

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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 ...

HMPV detection and treatment Most health experts have highlighted that HMPV tests in patients with the mentioned symptoms are not necessary as there is no treatment for HMPV infection. Doctors ...

One more child in Puducherry tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and is undergoing treatment in the centrally administered JIPMER here, a top official said. Director of Health for ...

HMPV same family as RSV. Businesses to anticipate delays. Mayo Clinic innovative treatment. HMPV is a respiratory virus that’s part of the same family as RSV. Businesses (and consumers ...

Since no antiviral treatment specifically for HMPV exists, supportive care like hydration and fever management helps to improve symptoms. Higher awareness and early intervention would go a long ...

There is no specific treatment for HMPV. Instead, patients are made comfortable until they recover on their own. If people become very ill then treatment consists of supporting normal breathing.

Like most common respiratory illnesses, HMPV usually clears up on its own. Treatment of symptoms is usually in the form of medications to control pain and fever, such as ibuprofen and paracetamol ...

As awareness of HMPV grows, many people are left wondering about treatment options. A common question arises: Can antibiotics be used to treat HMPV? This inquiry reflects a broader ...

Despite this, most patients, even in high-risk categories, tend to recover well with supportive treatment. The case fatality rate for HMPV remains relatively low, making it less alarming compared ...