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An 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru, India, has been diagnosed with the first known case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the country. HMPV, a respiratory virus affecting the lungs and airways ...

No deaths reported in India so far," she adds in her post. "It is emphasized that HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses associated with ...

Amid an ongoing outbreak in China, cases of HMPV detected in India are prompting increased scrutiny of this respiratory virus. While HMPV is not new, its potential impact on vulnerable populations ...

Reports of HMPV outbreak in China have also raised concern for another health emergency. In India, at least eight HMPV cases have been detected. On Thursday, an 80-year-old man tested positive for ...

As of this week, 11 cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) have been reported in India, raising concerns about its potential to spread. First identified in China, hMPV causes respiratory symptoms ...

Amid growing concern about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, states in India have intensified their health measures, focusing on surveillance and prevention to address the challenge.

HMPV Virus Cases in India: Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava chaired a virtual meeting with state and Union Territory officials to review the current situation of respiratory ...

New Delhi: India reported 5 cases of HMPV on Monday—-2 in Karnataka, 1 in Gujarat, and 2 in Chennai. This concerning rise in cases has put the states on alert. However, the Health Ministry has ...

India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur ...