HMPV and RSV are common respiratory illnesses that can often cause similar symptoms However it is crucial to differentiate ...

The lack of clarity and widespread unfamiliarity about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) among the public and health experts has ...

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases continue to be reported in several states across India, although the number of cases is ...

Not many people had heard of human metapneumovirus, or HPMV, until a surge of recent cases in China made headlines.

Even as the world fixates on hMPV, a genuine pandemic threat is emerging in the form of H5N1 bird flu. The virus has jumped to cows and spread across the country through dairy herds, poultry farms and ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are on the rise in England, according to latest figures from the UKHSA - here's ...

noted that HMPV cases are following the usual trend and are "typically caused by seasonal epidemics of respiratory pathogens such as seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and ...

As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the ...

CASES of winter illnesses have been surging in the UK leading to mounting pressure on NHS hospitals. The latest figures reveal the dreaded ‘quad-demic’ has hit – with flu, Covid, ...

Globally, WHO reports HMPV is circulating seasonally alongside influenza and RSV. Preventive measures, including rest, hygiene, and avoiding crowded areas, are recommended to limit the virus's spread.

Doctors in Kolkata are observing an increase in respiratory infections among children, particularly with the RSV virus, which ...

Given the overlap in symptoms, laboratory testing is required to distinguish between RSV and HMPV, the gold standard for detecting both viruses. While quick antigen tests are available for RSV, their ...