The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

News that northern China is seeing a surge of the respiratory illness called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing an uptick in hospitalizations, is sparking a bit of anxious déjà vu on social media.

While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old.

Two infants in India test positive for Human Metapneumovirus, prompting health monitoring due to increased respiratory infections.

HMPV is a virus that will lead to a mild upper respiratory tract infection—practically indistinguishable from flu

In this article, we share dos and don'ts to lower your risk of HMPV.

The Chinese cases are reported to be infections with human metapneumovirus, known to doctors as HMPV. Here is what we know: What is HMPV?

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes infections like the flu or cold. It affects people of all ages but is more severe in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Human metapneumovirus na ọrịa COVID-19 bụ orịa okpo nkumume mmadụ nwereike ibute. Ọrịa abụọ a nwere njirimara dị n'etiti ha dịka imi ịgba mmiri, ụkwara,

Northern China's surge of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is increasing, but officials don't believe the virus will be as deadly as COVID-19.