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New virus outbreak in China: What is HMPV? Know symptoms, prevention tips

DNA Friday, 3 January 2025 ()
HMPV is a virus that causes symptoms similar to the flu or a cold. It mainly affects the upper respiratory system but can also lead to severe lung infections.
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News video: HMPV ALERT! India's 1st Case in Infant – No Travel History, Authorities Investigating Local Spread

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Bengaluru has reported its first case of Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) in an eight-month-old baby, raising significant health concerns. The child, who has no travel history, was diagnosed with this rare respiratory virus, typically affecting children under the age of 11. While the test was conducted...

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