Human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV. It is a virus that causes symptoms like common cold. It usually causes infection in the upper part. However, it can also cause lower respiratory infections like pneumonia, exacerbation of asthma, or make chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worse. HMPV infection is common during winter and early spring and it usually occurs in children under 14 years of age and the elderly. People with weak immune systems can also get infected. HMPV can cause serious complications such as bronchiolitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, exacerbation of asthma…
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HMPV and Corona have similar symptoms then how to identify new virus Human Metapneumovirus entered in body
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has arrived in India. Seven cases have been reported in two days. This virus which emerged from China has once again increased the concern of the people. Actually, the world has seen the havoc of Covid-19 once. In such a situation, it is natural to be afraid of the new virus. However, health experts are appealing not to panic too much due to this virus. The Health Ministry says that this virus is not as dangerous as Corona. Even though this virus is not considered as dangerous…
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After China, cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are increasing rapidly in India. Since Monday, seven patients of this virus have been reported in the country. In this, two cases have been found from Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and one case has been found in Ahmedabad. The increasing cases of HMPV have also worried the health department. Even though it is being denied that a Corona-like situation is being created due to this virus, the cases reported in the last two days have definitely increased the tension of the people. In…
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