spearheading fight against human metapneumovirus (HMPV), said that whole genome sequencing (WGS) holds the key to check any surge in cases. HMPV, a respiratory illness, has sparked concern and ...

Genomic sequencing can detect any mutation in the virus. "We have identified only four HMPV cases in our lab since mid-Nov, the last one being on Jan 1. We see no such spike to be concerned about ...

Assuring that her department has the full genome sequence of HMPV from a sample collected in December 2023 from Colombo, she pointed out that many positives had also been identified at the Kandy ...

KOLKATA: The state health department has informally told pathological laboratories to preserve HMVP positive samples so that those could be sent for genomic sequencing, if required. Health ...

An uptick of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases in China has raised concerns over another pandemic, which appear to be unfounded ...

The recent outbreak of HMPV in China has created a panic and raised a concern about HMPV leading to COVID-19 pandemic-like ...

HMPV was first discovered in 2001 and is part ... cases have been detected all the time! Hopefully, whole genome sequencing and clinical information will clarify soon,” said Lancelot Pinto ...

Organization of the human metapneumovirus genome. The genome organization of HMPV compared with that of APVc and HRSV. Genes encoding nonstructural proteins (yellow), polymerase-associated ...

Recent viral outbreaks such as hMPV highlight the need for routine surveillance effective risk communication and boosting healthcare infrastructure Acute respiratory infections are a serious public he ...