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First case of HMPV reported in India, 8-month-old tests positive in Bengaluru

DNA Monday, 6 January 2025
An 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru has been diagnosed with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after being admitted to a private hospital with a persistent fever. The virus was confirmed during routine blood tests.
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