From October 2005 to April 2006 and from October 2006 to April 2007, nasal washes were obtained from 154 and 193 children respectively, who were hospitalized for ARI in the Pediatric Unit of the ...

First reported in children from the Netherlands in 2001. Retrospective studies have shown the presence of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the human population from as early as the 1950s.

Human metapneumovirus is a leading cause of acute ... While the vast majority will fare fine at home, as many as 10% of pediatric hospitalizations are due to lower respiratory infections caused ...

Dr. Vamsidhar Kedar, Senior Consultant Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases ... to help families combat this emerging concern. “Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that ...

In India, 7 cases of the Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) have been reported. This virus mainly affects young children, the elderly, and those with weak immune systems. In the meantime, following ...

The UK is on high alert as human metapneumovirus hMPV cases surge putting pressure on the NHS Health officials urge masks hygiene and early medical care ...

The most recent virus making waves is the human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC officials confirmed to USA TODAY that an uptick in HMPV ...