Chinese health officials are reportedly monitoring an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). There is currently no evidence that the outbreak is out of the ordinary or that a new ...

Reports have been circulating about an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, with some speculating that the virus could spread much like COVID-19. Experts are saying there is no need for ...

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Respiratory viruses are being passed around like candy, and each year there seems to be a new one to watch. The most recent virus making waves is the human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, according to the U ...

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a sharp rise in respiratory viral infections since December 2024, including from human metapneumovirus (hMPV), drawing widespread ...

A virus that sparked pandemic fears in China has risen in the US this month, official data shows - and parts of the Midwest have become hotspots. The CDC reports that 2.2 percent of tests conducted ...

Plenty of viruses are having their strongest season in years. Flu, norovirus and RSV are all surging across numerous countries, including the United States. In northern China, a common illness called ...

Reports of a spike in HMPV cases in China may conjure eerie similarities to the early weeks of COVID-19, but public health experts say there are crucial differences — mainly that HMPV is a common ...

HMPV is a frequent cause of respiratory infections. It usually causes mild symptoms similar to a common cold. However, people with risk factors such as asthma may experience more severe symptoms.