An outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has raised global concerns. India is also monitoring the virus. Symptoms are similar to COVID-19 and there is no vaccine. Indian health authorities ...

India has detected seven Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. Testing costs between Rs 3,000 and Rs 20,000 in Delhi. HMPV, a respiratory virus, usually causes mild symptoms. Severe complications can ...

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is encouraging genetic research on the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and ...

Although cases are increasing at a rapid rate, health officials ... As of Dec. 28, 1.94% of weekly tests returned positive for HMPV. CDC officials confirmed to USA TODAY that it is monitoring ...

HMPV symptoms include cough, nasal congestion, fever and shortness of breath, according to the CDC. But, symptoms can progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. The incubation period of the virus can be ...

Understanding its symptoms, taking necessary precautions, and adhering to testing protocols are critical to managing its ...

As their immune systems are still developing, infants are more vulnerable to infections, including HMPV. Keep reading as we ...

New rapid tests can now identify HMPV, which mainly affects young children and seniors. A six-month-old baby in Mumbai tested positive for the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has seen a surge ...

As cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) rapidly surge in India, countries across the world such as Malaysia, Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom have also seen an uptick in cases of the contagious ...

Doctors mentioned that HMPV has been around for decades and primarily affects children and the elderly, but it is unlikely to cause a pandemic like COVID.

As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.