CHINA VIRUS SCARE
SIX THNGS TO KNOW ABOUT HMPV OUTBREAK
Published By Livemint | 05 Jan, 2025
HMPV IN CHINA
Rising cases of HMPV in China has sparked concern in the country. Here are five things to know about the virus
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Origin
First case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) was discovered in Netherlands in 2001
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Can HMPV cause death?
It has a low mortality rate, however, it can lead to death in patients with comorbidity, says Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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Symptoms
Cold and cough, runny or stuffy nose, fever, sore throat, wheezing or shortness of breath in severe cases
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Prevention
Go back to COVID days! Wash hands, use sanitisers and masks, maintain social distance, and avoid contact with person with cough
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Treatment
Treatment of HMPV infections includes OTC medicines, nasal spray, inhalers to reduce symptoms
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Is there any HMPV vaccination?
No, there is no HMPV vaccination
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