The symptoms of HMPV are similar to those of the flu, such as cough, fever, nasal congestion and shortness of breath.
A new virus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), has broken out in China. According to scientists, it may be more dangerous than Covid-19. This was reported by NDTV World.
The disease is spreading rapidly throughout the country, and some hospitals are already overwhelmed. Cases of HMPV infection have increased among people under 14 years of age, especially in the northern provinces.
The disease was first discovered in 2001, but no vaccine has yet been developed. Doctors are closely monitoring the situation.
Metapneumovirus infection is a respiratory disease that affects the upper and lower respiratory tract. HMPV causes flu-like symptoms and can also have symptoms similar to Covid-19.
In some cases, patients may experience shortness of breath, which can progress to bronchitis—inflammation of the airways in the lungs—or pneumonia: inflammation of the lungs themselves.
The duration of the illness depends on the severity of the sick person’s symptoms, but is generally comparable to the flu.
Children under five, especially infants, the elderly, especially those over 65, and people with weakened immune systems or chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma are at greater risk.
HMPV is spread through droplets from coughing or sneezing, close contact such as touching or shaking hands, contaminated surfaces, and then people touching their mouth, nose, or eyes.
We remind you that earlier an outbreak of monkeypox was recorded in Germany. In August 2024, the WHO declared the rapid spread of monkeypox in Africa a global health emergency.
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