Everything You Need To Know About HMPV Outbreak In China; Symptoms, Transmission, Risks, And Preventive Measures

What is HMPV? 

Human Metapneumovirus popularly known as HMPV is a respiratory tract infection. The HMPV virus belong to a family of viruses called Pneumoviridae.  

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As per WebMD, an American health information firm, HMPV virus is the same group that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) belongs to.

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What are the symptoms of HMPV?

• Cough
• Fever
• Nasal congestion
• Shortness of breath

And in severe cases:

• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia

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How HMPV is transmitted?

• Respiratory droplets
• Close personal contact
• Contaminated surfaces

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Who is most at risk for HMPV?

• Young children
• Older adults
• Immunocompromised individuals

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How to prevent HMPV?

• Practice good hand hygiene
• Social distancing
• Disinfect contaminated surfaces
• Use face mask to cover your mouth and nose 

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Are vaccines available to treat HMPV?

• No, so far there are no vaccines available to treat HMPV.

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