Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms such as cough, fever, and nasal congestion. It spreads through droplets, contaminated surfaces, or close contact. Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is one of the viruses that causes the common cold (upper respiratory infection). It usually makes people only mildly sick, but it can make some people very sick. India confirmed two cases of HMPV virus at a Bengaluru hospital on Monday. What is HMPV virus? Is it dangerous? When should one seek medical care? Who is at risk? Here's all you need to know. Read here to find out more. 3) Amid fears of bird flu becoming the next pandemic, reports began coming in of China’s hospitals being inundated with people suffering from a respiratory disease called human metapneumovirus (HMPV). China’s health authorities reported that the virus is spreading across the northern regions of the country.
