Known as human metapneumovirus (hMPV), this is one of the viruses that cause the common cold (upper respiratory infection).

Known as human metapneumovirus (hMPV), this virus is one of the viruses that cause the common cold (upper respiratory ...

“We have to put the right measures in place to ensure that whenever any case of COVID-19 variant or HMPV comes, we will be able to arrest it at the point of entry,” she said. On her ...

HMPV has also been detected in China and India. The DGHS has recommended reinforcing health protocols at all health service centres and key entry points nationwide. The directorate clarified that ...

The Human Meta Pneumovirus or hMPV is not a new virus. However, with many cases being reported in China in December last year ...

HMPV or Human Metapneumovirus belongs to the ... It binds to the mucosa (a moist tissue that lines the nasal cavity) and gains entry to the lungs, explains nephrologist and kidney transplant ...

I suspect I’ve been infected by one of the flu-like viruses currently surging in China, though our own Department of Health (DOH) insists there’s no cause for alarm. In other words, there’s no ...

and gains entry to the lungs, explains nephrologist and kidney transplant specialist Dr Topoti Mukherjee. The incubation period can vary between 3 to 6 days. It is found to be more common during the ...

ShareFears have been triggered globally ever since the news of many masked patients seen attending several hospitals in China went viral on social media. That was early this month. The scary scenario, ...

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a grand religious event drawing millions of pilgrims, is a celebration of spiritual unity. However, this huge gathering brings significant challenges that need immediate ...

HMPV Case Highlights: Over 15 cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in different regions of India this season. Puducherry has reported three cases, while Gujarat has confirmed five.