Young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to severe illness from HMPV. Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is experiencing an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Reports and social media posts indicate that hospitals are overwhelmed with infected patients, and crematories are struggling to keep up.
Some social media users suggest that multiple viruses, including influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, are circulating in China. While there are claims of a state of emergency being declared, there is no official confirmation. HMPV leads to flu-like symptoms and typically affects the upper respiratory system, though it can occasionally cause lower respiratory infections.
The virus is more common during the winter and early spring months. Symptoms of the human metapneumovirus The symptoms of HMPV resemble those of the flu or the common cold. It can spread from an infected person to others through coughing, sneezing, or physical contact.
Some of the common symptoms include: The estimated incubation period is three to six days and the duration depends on the severity of the infection. Who is at a higher risk? Young children, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems are more vulnerable to developing severe illness from HMPV. Prevention tips: You can reduce the risk of getting HMPV and other respiratory illnesses with these steps: Causes of virus outbreak: Recently, hospitals acr.
