For the vulnerable, the virus can cause a shortness of breath, severe cough or wheezing. The US data came as Beijing claimed its rate of infections with HMPV in northern China was declining.

The virus in northern China is declining ... Concerns surfaced in recent days over a surge in HMPV infections in northern China after images circulated online of hospitals overrun with masked ...

The virus fueling ... sickened with human metapneumovirus (HPMV), a previously little-known respiratory illness dubbed 'the most important virus you've never heard of.' Infections spiked in ...

Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab ...

The latest data shows another virus, known as HMPV, has also been spiking in some parts of the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously confirmed it was monitoring a spike in ...

He added that while a mild virus for most people should still take steps to try and avoid spreading hMPV and other infections to others, 'If you have symptoms such as a high temperature ...

As with many respiratory viruses, preventing HMPV infection relies on good hygiene practices and minimising exposure. The virus spreads easily, making measures such as frequent handwashing ...

Background: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an emerging virus associated with acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) in young children. Objectives: To evaluate virologic and clinical features ...

“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 ...

Also Read: HMPV Virus Cases in India Live Updates: Govt Lab Confirms HMPV Infection In 8-Year-Old, 3 Cases In Gujarat Now HMPV and RSV are both closely related viruses that spread easily through a ...

The occurrence of hMPV and RSV was 25.3% and 48.7%, respectively, when virus detection was reported to the total number of cases (n = 154) examined. The overall incidence of viral infections in ...