Human Metapneumovirus

Rising concern over HMPV amid seasonal surge

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an RNA virus. Belongs to the paramyxoviridae family, similar to RSV. It occurs in late winter and spring. Reinfection can occur throughout life.

India detects first two HMPV cases in Bengaluru

A three-month-old and an eight-month-old in the same hospital test positive

HMPV: A silent threat to respiratory health

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common but often underrecognised respiratory virus that primarily affects the respiratory tract.

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

Rising concern over HMPV amid seasonal surge

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an RNA virus. Belongs to the paramyxoviridae family, similar to RSV. It occurs in late winter and spring. Reinfection can occur throughout life.

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

India detects first two HMPV cases in Bengaluru

A three-month-old and an eight-month-old in the same hospital test positive

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

HMPV: A silent threat to respiratory health

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common but often underrecognised respiratory virus that primarily affects the respiratory tract.