“Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that causes an upper respiratory infection (like a cold). It is a seasonal disease that usually occurs in the winter and early spring ...

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic BEIJING ...

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has been in the spotlight in recent days, is causing unease despite only a handful of cases being reported in India. As anxiety grows, it’s essential to ...

Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, and antibiotics, designed to target bacteria, won't help. Misusing ...

The first cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country have been confirmed in two infants. The virus is prevalent globally, with heightened vulnerability to infants, older adults ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has assured Nigerians that no human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases have been registered. In collaboration with the Federal Ministry of ...

This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV. So what is the real situation and what is HMPV anyway? HMPV is a respiratory virus in the same family as the more commonly known ...

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a sharp rise in respiratory viral infections since December 2024, including from human metapneumovirus (hMPV), drawing widespread ...

Cases of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are on the rise in China, causing global concern. The respiratory virus is not new, but much of the public was previously unaware of its existence.

hMPV Eye Infections: In some cases, respiratory viruses like HMPV can lead to more severe eye complications. (Image Credits: Pixabay) Respiratory viruses, including HMPV, can spread from the ...

First discovered in 2001, HMPV is a “common virus that circulates in winter and spring”, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). China and other countries in Asia have seen an uptick ...