Articles tagged with: respiratory infection

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.


Articles tagged with: respiratory infection