Cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been dramatically rising in the UK, according to latest figures from the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA). It comes after China saw a surge in ...

HMPV was discovered in 2001 but has likely been circulating for decades. In this article, we share a list of common myths to look out for.

In the spring of 2024, more than 8% of HMPV tests were positive while in the spring of 2023, they peaked at nearly 11%. MAP: Emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses are soaring in these states ...

HMPV cases have also increased in the U.S. since November, according to CDC data. As of Dec. 28, data from the agency shows 1.94% of weekly tests were positive for HMPV. So, what's the risk of ...

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak has raised worldwide concerns on its spread, mode of transmission, and most importantly the symptoms seen in individuals who are infected with this virus.

Beijing has experienced a surge in flu-like HMPV cases, especially among children, which it attributed to a seasonal spike. A surge in cases of the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China ...

hmpv human metapneumovirus virus china latest news Cases of the flu-like virus have spiked across northern Chinese provinces this winter Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent ...

The HMPV results for the same week last year and the year before that are about the same. So in the UK at least, levels of HMPV infections seem to be about what we would expect for this time of ...

Human Metapneumovirus typically causes mild flu-like illnesses but can lead to severe conditions in vulnerable individuals, such as children, immunocompromised patients, and older adults.