WHO reports a surge in acute respiratory infections in the Northern Hemisphere, driven by seasonal epidemics of influenza, RSV, and human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The trend is expected during winter months, but vigilance is advised. Stay informed on the latest updates.
WHO sheds light on Human metapneumovirus, a seasonal virus circulating in winter and spring. Learn more about this common virus and its impact. Scroll down to know more.
HMPV causes mild illness in most adults. However, it poses a higher risk to specific vulnerable groups. These people need to be careful. Read on as Dr. Vikas Mittal shares how HMPV affects people and if antibiotics are effective against the virus.
HMPV cases in Maharashtra: Doctors mentioned that HMPV has been around for decades and primarily affects children and the elderly, but it is unlikely to cause a pandemic like COVID.
HMPV cases: Hasan Mushrif said the citizens of our state should not panic because the government will soon issue comprehensive guidelines regarding this situation and take preventive measures to control this disease.
HMPV cases in India: HMPV is a globally recognised respiratory virus. It is a viral pathogen that causes respiratory infections in people of all age groups.
HMPV cases: The Gujarat government issued an advisory asking people to cover their face while sneezing, avoid going to crowded places, keep distance from flu-infected persons, get adequate sleep and drink water as much as possible and contact a doctor for any respiratory issues.
HMPV cases rise in India: The Centre issued an advisory and asked the states to step up surveillance for respiratory illnesses including ILI and SARI, and spread awareness about the prevention of transmission of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after five cases were detected in India.
India's health authorities are very vigilant regarding the situation due to the rise in HMPV cases and the country has experience dealing with respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Now, we must know the death rate in Human Metapneumovirus cases.
Uttarakhand issues HMPV advisory: Those experiencing symptoms such as cold, cough, or fever are urged to seek medical advice and only take medicines as prescribed. Symptomatic individuals should maintain distance from healthy people to prevent transmission.
HMPV cases have been reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad. HMPV infections are common during the winter and usually affect children below the age of 14 years. Here are some ways to keep your children protected.
HMPV cases in India: The number of HMPV cases is steadily rising across the country. Two new cases of HMPV have been reported in Nagpur.
HMPV cases in India: After #Lockdown started trending, social media users shared humorous takes on how people might react to news of a virus spreading in the country.
HMPV cases in India: Various states, including the governments of Karnataka, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, issued an advisory and assured people that there was no cause for alarm. The Delhi government directed all hospitals to remain fully prepared to manage the surge in respiratory cases.
HMPV in India: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar asked people to keep safe by following the guidelines issued by the Maharashtra Health Department and the central government's health department and added that there is no need for people to panic.
HMPV cases: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed the health and medical education departments to take all the precautionary measures and a health advisory was issued.
The total number of positive cases in India has reached five as two cases were found in Karnataka while one case was found in Ahmedabad today.
HMPV cases: The Indian Council of Medical Research detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, the Union health ministry said on Monday.
HMPV cases in India: To prevent escalation of the spread of the virus, people are advised to cover mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, wash hands frequently with soap, avoid public places if symptomatic and close contact with sick persons.
HMPV cases in India: In the wake of rising cases, the Maharashtra health department issued a precautionary advisory even as the Union health ministry assured that it was closely monitoring the situation, with updates from WHO.
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