Sanjida Akter, the first patient in Bangladesh diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus, has passed away while undergoing ...

THE Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has declared its readiness to battle a possible outbreak of the Human ...

HMPV is considered relatively common, with most infected before age 5, according to Dr. Eileen Schneider, an epidemiologist ...

A potential new pandemic — that's been the topic of discussion for The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is ...

This virus is now a global concern, and nations such as China, India, and Malaysia are all grappling with outbreaks ...

Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport (HSAIA) authorities have issued seven special instructions for screening the ...

India has reported over 15 cases of HMPV. Meanwhile, China attributed the rise in cases to improved detection methods in ...

Learn why HMPV cases are rising across Asia and how this common respiratory virus could impact vulnerable populations. Key ...

Kashmir's leading scientist and gastroenterologist, Prof M Sultran Khuroo writes about the evolution of the Human ...

Studies show that this is not a new virus in Kenya and has been documented as a seasonal contributor to respiratory diseases ...

HMPV symptoms include cough, nasal congestion, fever and shortness of breath, according to the CDC. But, symptoms can progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. The incubation period of the virus can be ...

Not many people had heard of human metapneumovirus, or HPMV, until a surge of recent cases in China made headlines.