HMPV in India: First case detected in 8 month old baby
Monday, 6 January 2025 () An 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru, India, has been diagnosed with the first known case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country. HMPV, a respiratory virus affecting the lungs and airways, poses higher risks for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms mimic other respiratory infections and can be managed with general medication, usually requiring no hospitalization.
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 isolation for suspected HMPV cases and strict reporting protocols for all Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and...
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..
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