HMPV

Understanding the rising concern of HMPV

Hospitals in China, where the ongoing spread has originated, have been alerted as an increasing number of people have become infected with this virus.

HMPV-infected woman with comorbidity dies

A 30-year-old woman diagnosed with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and multiple other health complications died at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali on Wednesday.

First HMPV case of the year reported

A 30-year-old woman has been found infected with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the first case of the disease in Bangladesh this year, according to health officials.

HMPV detected in Bangladesh

30-yr-old from Kishoreganj undergoing treatment

Rising concern over HMPV amid seasonal surge

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an RNA virus. Belongs to the paramyxoviridae family, similar to RSV. It occurs in late winter and spring. Reinfection can occur throughout life.

What to know about the HMPV outbreak in China

HMPV has likely been around for centuries, and it has likely infected most people once in their lifetime.

India detects first two HMPV cases in Bengaluru

A three-month-old and an eight-month-old in the same hospital test positive

HMPV: A silent threat to respiratory health

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common but often underrecognised respiratory virus that primarily affects the respiratory tract.

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

India detects first two HMPV cases in Bengaluru

A three-month-old and an eight-month-old in the same hospital test positive

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

HMPV: A silent threat to respiratory health

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common but often underrecognised respiratory virus that primarily affects the respiratory tract.