Background: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an emerging virus associated with acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) in young children. Objectives: To evaluate virologic and clinical features ...

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 (HMPV ... By the age of 10, most children have been exposed to HMPV, leading to some level of immunity. However, its ability to cause illness varies depending on the ...

While many people may attribute their cold-like symptoms to common respiratory illnesses, Dr. Brad Sobolewski of Cincinnati Children's Hospital warns that a different virus, human metapneumovirus ...

Reports of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have caused concern as cases rise in China and the UK, evoking fears reminiscent ...

India monitors human metapneumovirus cases, but no unusual surge reported. Authorities remain vigilant, ensuring timely ...

Continued innovation and investment in molecular diagnostics will ensure broader access and better preparedness for HMPV, its variants and other respiratory illnesses.