hMPV is likely one of the viruses making us sick this season. Here's what to know about human metapneumovirus by Lara Herrero, The Conversation edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin ...

HMPV does not have the same potential as COVID-19 to cause a global pandemic. It spreads less easily, is less severe in most cases and has been a known seasonal virus for decades. Existing public ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously confirmed it was monitoring a spike in cases of HMPV, or human metapneumovirus, in China’s northern provinces.

HMPV was discovered in 2001 but has likely been circulating for decades. In this article, we share a list of common myths to look out for.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously confirmed it was monitoring a spike in cases of HMPV, or human metapneumovirus, in China’s northern provinces.

How many HMPV cases have been reported in Wisconsin? For the week of Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, DHS data shows 35 positive HMPV tests in the state, which is 2% of the total 1,770 tests administered.

HMPV spreads from affected person to others through secretions like coughing, sneezing, touching surfaces with infected virus thereafter touching the mouth, eyes or nose with unwashed hands.

Common symptoms of HMPV include coughing, fever and a blocked nose - very similar to many types of cold and flu.

An outbreak of HMPV has caused panic in some quarters. Here’s what you need to know about the seasonal virus.

The human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is not new in China or elsewhere in the world, its recent spike in China is within the usual range for winter and there is no evidence that China has declared a ...

Demographics: HMPV primarily affects vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, unlike COVID-19, which impacted people across all age groups.The message from experts is clear – stay ...