"It's not new and it's not originally from China," he said, adding that HMPV was isolated in the Netherlands ... contributed to this increased awareness by emphasizing "you should take this ...

Is the current focus on viruses like norovirus, bird flu, RSV, and HMPV unusual or normal? Viruses often make headlines during their peak seasons or when there’s a notable outbreak. Increased ...

The human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild cold-like symptoms. Studies show it has circulated in human populations since the 1970s, though it was ...

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist ...

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in China. But Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the ...

Nayak sheds light on the measures in place and the State’s readiness to handle a possible surge in HMPV cases. Can you provide some context on the recent concerns about HMPV? From the time the ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), discovered in 2001, poses significant risks to pregnant women due to altered immune and respiratory systems. These women are more susceptible to severe infections ...

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Read more. Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed the present situation of respiratory illnesses in ...

Dr Saurabh Vanzara, Consultant Pulomogist at Shalby Hospital Ahmedabad, says, children are more affected by HMPV as their growing immune systems are less equipped to fend off fresh infections.