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Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms such as cough, fever, and nasal congestion. It spreads through droplets, contaminated surfaces, or close contact. New Delhi: Amid the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, an expert from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday said the virus does not cause fatalities like Covid-19 but can in some individuals cause lung infection. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, chairman of the Kerala State IMA ... Those infected with the HMPV virus could suffer from symptoms such as cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. According to the US CDC, clinical symptoms of HMPV infection may progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. But what exactly is Human Metapneumovirus and how dangerous can it be? Dr Diksha Goyal, Senior Consultant - Internal Medicine, Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurugram, shares her insights.
