Respiratory Infection News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Romania faces surge in respiratory infections, flu cases
Bucharest, Feb 7: Romania has registered a 'record' number of respiratory infections and flu cases, exceeding 170,000 nationwide between January 27 and February 2, Health Minister Alexandru Rafila announced.
Romania faces surge in respiratory infections
Bucharest, Jan 31: Romania recorded 133,635 cases of acute respiratory infections and eight flu-related deaths in the week from January 20 to 26, the National Institute of Public Health (INSP) announced.
Japan sees record surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases
Tokyo, Jan 21: Japan is experiencing a significant rise in mycoplasma pneumonia cases, with patient numbers reaching the highest levels for this time of year in the past decade.
Gujarat health minister issues advisory to public, WHO dubs it common respiratory virus
Gandhinagar, January 10: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has confirmed the presence of the HMPV virus, which was first identified in 2001. He emphasized that it remains one of several viruses affecting the respiratory system and announced that the Gujarat government has issued an advisory in response on Friday.
WHO shares details of HMP Virus in North America, notes rate of infection increase follows usual trends
Geneva, January 9: The World Health Organisation (WHO) shared the trends of acute respiratory infection, including human metapneumovirus (HMP virus) in the Northern Hemisphere and noted that the rate of increase of virus infections follows the usual trends.
No one has to worry: Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on HMPV virus
Mumbai, January 9: Amid concerns surrounding the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Wednesday reassured the public that the state health department is working efficiently in this matter and no one has to worry about it.
Expected during winter, WHO official on HMPV virus
Geneva, January 8: Amid concerns surrounding the Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, WHO official, Margaret Harris, said that the rise observed in the number of common respiratory infections, is 'common' during winter and spring.
HMPV scare: Bihar govt issues advisory, suggests precautions
Patna, Jan 7: The Bihar government has taken precautionary measures to address the potential spread of the virus after over five cases of Human Metapneumo Virus (HMPV) have been reported in the country.
HMPV infection can cause flu-like cough, fever; nothing to worry: Experts
New Delhi, Jan 4: An infection from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can typically result in flu-like symptoms such as a cough, fever, a blocked nose, and some shortness of breath, said experts on Saturday, noting that there is nothing to worry about.
HMPV not killer virus like Covid, can cause lung infection in some: IMA
New Delhi, Jan 4: Amid the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, an expert from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday said that the virus does not cause fatalities like Covid-19 but can in some individuals cause lung infection.