A respiratory virus is spreading in China. Here's why it's not the new COVID-19.
Unlike COVID-19, human metapneumovirus has been around for decades, and we understand how it spreads and how to treat it.
China CDC Issues Update on Virus Outbreaks
The WHO has downplayed concerns over a rise in HMPV cases, saying outbreaks are normal during winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
HMPV: What are the symptoms of the respiratory virus and how does it spread?
Reports of human metapneumovirus cases surging in northern China during the winter season have been circulating on news outlets internationally. The country had seen an increase, especially in children,
HMPV in India: Gujarat records first case, 80-year-old man infected for respiratory virus
An 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. The patient is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital and he does not have any travel history abroad,
DOH reports 284 HMPV cases in 2024; monitors respiratory virus trends
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported 284 cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in 2024, comprising 5.8 percent of the 4,921 positive samples tested for respiratory viruses. Despite the low incidence,
HMPV: Nigerian govt gives fresh update on new China virus
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that the country is not under immediate threat from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus currently raising concerns globally.
HMPV: What to Know About The Respiratory Virus Outbreak in China
Five years on from the first news of COVID, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus in China may understandably raise concerns.
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Norovirus in South Jersey? Hospitals say respiratory illnesses chief concern this winter.
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CDC warns of 'high' respiratory virus activity as cases increase across US
Respiratory illness activity is currently considered "high" in the United States, according to the CDC. In one state, it is ...
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Respiratory virus infections on the rise
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in Webster County and throughout Iowa. “We’re seeing an uptick in all respiratory ...
HMPV a major cause of respiratory distress among kids, new strains A2.2.1 and A2.2.2 shows virus is evolving: Study
A recent study has identified new lineages of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) — A2.2.1 and A2.2.2, highlighting its significant ...
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Which Respiratory Virus Do I Have?
So, which respiratory virus invaded your cells? Several types of viruses could be the culprit: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, parainfluenza viruses, metapneumovirus, rhinoviruses ...
What to do if you get a respiratory infection: A physician offers tips
A family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic offers tips for managing common viral illnesses and when to seek medical care.
HMPV Case LIVE: 80-year-old man tests positive in Ahmedabad; China says respiratory infections still rising
Amid rising concern around respiratory illnesses in India, several state governments have raised surveillances and issued ...
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Covid-19 and beyond: What South Africans need to know about respiratory illnesses today
If you’ve been hit with a respiratory tract infection this festive season, it’s more likely to be Covid-19 than the flu.