HMPV outbreak in China has started getting people worried - is this the ‘New COVID?’ ICMR identified two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, Karnataka on January 6 during routine surveillance. While China seems to be suffering from a massive outbreak of HMPV, the question arises - is India safe from HMPV? What is it and what are the symptoms? Dr. Pruthu Dhekane, Consultant - Infectious Disease, Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune explains. Take a look.
07 January,2025 06:41 PM IST
On January 6, ICMR identified two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, during routine checks. The patients, a 3-month-old girl and an 8-month-old boy, were admitted to Baptist Hospital. Despite these HMPV cases, there has been no significant rise in flu-like illnesses or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) in India. This comes after reports of an HMPV outbreak in China, where the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration is testing a system to monitor pneumonia cases of unknown cause. HMPV is already circulating worldwide, including in India, with cases of respiratory illnesses linked to the virus reported in many countries.
06 January,2025 02:53 PM IST
China seems to be facing a COVID-like Health scare yet again! This is HMPV! In the recent weeks, China has experienced a rise in cases of Human Metapneumovirus, or HMPV, leading to public concern and speculation. What is HMPV and how does it spread? Could this turn into a pandemic like COVID-19? Let's explore what HMPV is and whether it poses a significant threat to India.
04 January,2025 06:09 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
