In the wake of multiple cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in India, multiple questions about its causes and symptoms seem ...

While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists think that the winter surge of ...

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You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, ...

UPMC saw an increase in RSV cases in its health system, including in Lancaster County, a spokesperson said Jan. 7, especially ...

As a nurse, I’ve seen how the virus can cause serious health complications. Check out the following items to keep on hand to ...

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In the throes of winter's yearly round of respiratory virus outbreaks, it pays to remember what Grandma told you.

RSV is usually contagious for three to eight days. A patient also may be contagious a day or two before experiencing symptoms, the CDC said. Infants and those with weakened immune systems, however, ...

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...