The UK is on high alert as human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases surge suddenly, putting pressure on the NHS. Read on to know what this disease is all about and what are its symptoms.

An Ahmedabad boy, aged four, has tested positive for human metapneumovirus, raising Gujarat's total cases to eight. The child is stable and being treated at a local hospital. This virus, related to RSV,

A 4-year-old boy from Ahmedabad city has contracted human metapneumovirus, taking the number of HMPV cases in Gujarat to eight, officials said on Thursday.

CASES of a virus that led to concerns in China of another Covid-like pandemic have risen in England, according to official figures. The UK has seen an assortment of winter illnesses surge this

A 4-year-old boy in Ahmedabad has been diagnosed with human metapneumovirus, increasing Gujarat's cases to eight. The child is in stable condition. The virus, spreading since 2001, resembles the Respiratory Syncytial Virus and is transmitted through respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces.

Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab might be used to take a sample from your nose or throat, which can then be tested at a lab for the virus and other infections.

Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hit a record high for the winter season so far, according to latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency

You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in China. But Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic,

A virus rapidly spreading in China is also circulating in the United States, causing concern among health experts.

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that may not be on most folk’s radars, but it’s more common than you think — and chances are, you’ve already had it. A recent “outbreak” in northern China has brought HMPV into the spotlight, raising questions about its significance.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus similar to RSV and the flu, spreading mainly during colder months through close contact, coughing, or touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath, with severe cases potentially leading to bronchitis or pneumonia.

A 4-year-old boy from Ahmedabad city has contracted human metapneumovirus, taking the number of HMPV cases in Gujarat to eight, officials said on Thursday. The child from the city’s Gota area is currently being treated at a trust-run hospital and his condition is stable,