Hmpv india: HMPV cases rise in China and India

HMPV cases rise in China and India , but health experts assure the virus is mild. Follow precautionary measures for safety during the winter. HMPV symptoms are similar to those of flu or common cold. It can spread from an infected individual to others through coughing, sneezing or personal contact. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus ( HMPV ) in Karnataka. Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country. An 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru, India , has been diagnosed with the first known case of human metapneumovirus ( HMPV ) in the country. HMPV , a respiratory virus affecting the lungs and airways ...