Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) causes respiratory infections, mainly affecting young children and the elderly. It is spread ...

SINGAPORE – The year-end surge in cases of a respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms but has no vaccine has started ...

Fifty-nine cases of HMPV and two deaths due to co-morbidities have been reported in India between January 6-29. The virus ...

Nearly one in 20 hospital patients tested were positive for human metapneumovirus as of the latest data, the highest figure for the winter season so far.

Cases of HMPV have risen for the second time in two weeks across the United Kingdom just weeks after Brits were urged to ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe respiratory issues. It spreads primarily during late winter to early spring and affects young children and the ...

In addition to children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals are most vulnerable to severe forms of infection. HMPV accounts for between 5 and 7% of children admitted to hospital with ...

Nigeria faces unique challenges in addressing the potential threat posed by HMPV. These include limited diagnostic capacity, inadequate surveillance systems, and a high burden of respiratory ...

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that causes lung and breathing problems, similar to the flu or a cold. It can infect people of all ages but is most dangerous for babies, older adults, and ...

"Did you know that there's a virus that's going around that most people don't know about?" she explained. She said that while ...

However, the number of people which suffer from hMPV each year is still to be determined. "HMPV infection occurs in infants and young children with studies suggesting that nearly everyone has had hMPV ...

However, it's now been confirmed that the cases are HMPV, a virus that has been around for quite a while, but is still causing concern for many health practitioners. At first, children were the ...