An outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has raised global concerns. India is also monitoring the virus. Symptoms are similar to COVID-19 and there is no vaccine. Indian health authorities ...

A typical Human Metapneumovirus RT PCR test may range from Rs 3,000 to Rs ... manifesting as high-pitched breathing, rapid breathing, and visible chest muscle use during breathing.

A six-month-old baby in Mumbai tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and was treated in ICU. The virus, which has seen a recent surge in Ch ...

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is encouraging genetic research on the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and ...

Although cases are increasing at a rapid rate, health officials ... As of Dec. 28, 1.94% of weekly tests returned positive for HMPV. CDC officials confirmed to USA TODAY that it is monitoring ...

HMPV symptoms include cough, nasal congestion, fever and shortness of breath, according to the CDC. But, symptoms can progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. The incubation period of the virus can be ...

Understanding its symptoms, taking necessary precautions, and adhering to testing protocols are critical to managing its spread effectively, says the medical director at Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospital ...

As their immune systems are still developing, infants are more vulnerable to infections, including HMPV. Keep reading as we ...

Experts have highlighted the key differences between the various winter viruses currently circulating in the UK, helping the public ...

As cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) rapidly surge in India, countries across the world such as Malaysia, Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom have also seen an uptick in cases of the contagious ...

hMPV typically affects older adults and infants, according to a TOI Lifestyle report. In older individuals, the symptoms can ...