human metapneumovirus, India

India's first human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases confirmed, but officials say "no reason to worry"
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.
HMPV virus - latest: Doctors say it is vital China shares infection data as India ramps up monitoring
India has ramped up monitoring for cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) amid concerns around a reported outbreak in China.India’s health minister JP Nadda said HMPV’s “occurrence in India is not new” and there was “no reason to worry” despite testing increasing.
HMPV rises in India: Know the death rate in Human Metapneumovirus cases
India's health authorities are very vigilant regarding the situation due to the rise in HMPV cases and the country has experience dealing with respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Now, we must know the death rate in Human Metapneumovirus cases.
HMPV outbreak: Two suspected cases of Human Metapneumovirus detected in Nagpur
In Nagpur, two suspected HMPV patients, aged 13 and 7, have been identified. Shashikant Shambharkar, Deputy Director of Health, stated that the records of both patients are being sent to AIIMS Nagpur for further examination,
India News Live Today January 7, 2025: HNPV detected in Maharashtra: 2 suspected cases of Human Metapneumovirus found in Nagpur
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HMPV may be more common than reported in India; virus has circulated for years: Scientists
“HMPV has circulated all the time in India for the past two decades. It is not a new virus and is regularly being tested in our country. We also have licensed kits available,” the senior ICMR ...
HMPV virus 2025 latest update: India ramps up surveillance as cases hit seven, experts urge China to share data
The Indian government has urged states to intensify surveillance for respiratory illnesses, including influenza-like illness ...
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HMPV: Frenzy in India but no signs of Covid-like panic on Chinese social media
An analysis of social media posts on Weibo suggested that HMPV's spread in China was not as lethal as it was being portrayed ...
HMPV cases in India: How is it different from COVID-19? From symptoms to vaccine — Key facts to know
The fear over the spread of HMPV virus that led to concerns if it will trigger Covid-19-like health emergency. Is HMPV same ...
Antibiotics not needed for HMPV: Former AIIMS Director
There is no role of antibiotics in treating the HMPV, a respiratory illness currently witnessing a surge in China and logging ...
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HMPV In India: What Are The Tests To Detect It, And How Much Do They Cost
Dr Abhirup Sarkar, laboratory director at Suraksha Diagnostics, told NDTV Profit that the virus is typically detected using ...
HMPV in India: Know the symptoms across all age groups
The spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has caused global concern, particularly affecting infants, older adults, and those ...
Two babies test positive for HMPV virus in India after outbreak ‘overwhelms’ China hospitals in chilling echo of Covid
TWO babies have been hospitalised after testing positive for the HMPV virus in India as fears of a Covid-style outbreak ...
HMPV cases rise in India: Centre issues advisory, asks states to step up surveillance, check guidelines
The Centre issued an advisory and asked the states to step up surveillance for respiratory illnesses including ILI and SARI, ...
HMPV Virus: Total Cases Rise To 5; Centre Says ‘No Reason To Worry’ | Key Updates
The virus is most common in winter and early spring, spreading through direct contact with infected people or contaminated ...