HMPV Cases In India: Why is HMPV impacting children?
Monday, 6 January 2025 HMPV significantly affects children due to its link with severe respiratory illnesses, particularly among young and vulnerable populations. It is a leading cause of acute respiratory infections, accounting for approximately 10 per cent to 12 per cent of such illnesses in children.
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...
Delhi health authorities have stepped up measures in response to the growing threat of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), following the detection of two cases in Karnataka. The city is now mandating..
Human metapneumovirus cases are rising in India with three cases reported. Schools in Bengaluru and Mysuru are increasing health surveillance. The Karnataka... IndiaTimes
India reported seven cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in children. Union health minister J P Nadda assured that it won't lead to a Covid-like outbreak. HMPV... IndiaTimes
In India, 7 cases of the Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) have been reported. This virus mainly affects young children, the elderly, and those with weak immune... IndiaTimes