HMPV outbreak

HMPV Alert: Experts’ Advice About the Rising Respiratory Threat

06 Jan 2025

In a recent announcement, the Health Ministry of India confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, Karnataka has raised alarms among the public, especially with a rising number of respiratory infections. An eight-month-old who is recovering in the hospital and a three-month-old who has been discharged are the...

First Suspected HMPV Case In India: 8-Month-Old Under Observation In Bengaluru

06 Jan 2025

An eight-month-old child in Bengaluru has been reported as the first suspected case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in India, according to a laboratory report. The infant's sample was collected on January 2. Even though the state's health department hasn't independently verified the findings, officials have accepted the credibility of the...

HMPV Cases Rise in Malaysia Post-China Outbreak, Public Advised

06 Jan 2025

Malaysia has seen a 45% rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, according to the latest government report. In 2024, 327 new cases were recorded, up from 225 in 2023. This rise follows a similar surge in respiratory illnesses in China. Health Ministry Calls for Caution The Malaysian Health Ministry urges...

China Battles Human Metapneumovirus Outbreak

03 Jan 2025

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus belonging to the Pneumoviridae family, Metapneumovirus genus. Discovered in 2001 by Dutch researchers studying respiratory infections in children, HMPV has existed globally for over six decades. The virus primarily spreads through droplets from coughing or sneezing, as well as contact with infected individuals...