Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab ...

Yet, there is one other sign of the condition that also differs from a cold or flu that could indicate people have contracted hMPV. Experts say a rash on the skin may be an early sign of infection.

A high fever, often over 101°F (38.3°C), can be a sign of HMPV, especially in children and older adults. Feeling extremely ...

While less common, 5-10 percent of children infected with hMPV may develop a rash, as a study published in the Pediatrics in Review. This rash typically appears as red, blotchy spots on the skin ...

A study conducted in 2013 found that between five and 10 percent of children with HMPV had a rash. While the virus presents symptoms similar to the flu, there are some differences, reports the ...

HMPV does sometimes present one symptom that sets it apart from cold or flu - a rash. Studies from Dutch researchers into cases of HMPV discovered that rashes on the chest, abdomen, pelvis ...

Research from 2013 highlights that rashes occurred in between five and 10 percent of children with HMPV. Unlike flu, patients with HMPV may not suffer from muscle pains or nausea, and it also does ...

Ireland is on high alert after the UK reported a rise in cases of HMPV, the once 'mystery' virus that recently affected China ...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory disease among children and the elderly. Here's what we know about the ...