An 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. Read more. Gujarat has confirmed its fourth case of human ...

The researchers examined nasal swabs collected from January 2021 to June 2024, using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) to screen for HMPV. The study highlights ...

Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, and antibiotics, designed to target bacteria, won't help. Misusing ...

RNAConnect, developer of enzymatic tools for visualizing and manipulating RNA, today announced the release of the UltraMarathonRT ® Two-Step RT-qPCR Kit, a next-generation tool for RNA ...

This time the virus is human metapneumovirus, abbreviated to HMPV. So what is the real situation and what is HMPV anyway? HMPV is a respiratory virus in the same family as the more commonly known ...

According to media reports, the cost of an HMPV RT-PCR test ranges between Rs 3,000 and Rs 8,000 at leading laboratories such as Dr Lal PathLabs, Tata 1mg Labs, and Max Healthcare Labs.

HMPV Case Highlights: Several state governments have heightened their surveillance amid rising cases of respiratory illnesses, especially those due to Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Reports of HMPV ...

Tests that can help you do so. The first method that is used for HMPV detection is the Nucleic Acid Amplification Test using RT-PCR Technology. This method is useful in delivering highly sensitive ...

A recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, followed by a few cases in India has raised concerns about HMPV leading to pandemic-like situation as the symptoms of this ‘not so new ...

As India logs 5 cases of HMPV, here's all you need to know about how human metapneumovirus is different from Covid-19 and warning signs to watch out for. Schools in China closed as HMPV infections ...

Encephalitis is a serious condition where inflammation of the brain occurs. (Image Credits: Pixabay) HMPV Brain Inflammation Risks: After China, several countries including India have reported an ...

New Delhi — Indian officials have confirmed the vast nation's first cases of human metapneumovirus, often called HMPV, with seven people said to have contracted the virus as of Tuesday ...