China is currently experiencing a significant surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, raising concerns of a potential health crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports and social media posts reveal overcrowded hospitals and the circulation of multiple respiratory viruses, including HMPV, influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know about HMPV and its impact.
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus known to cause upper and lower respiratory infections. First identified in 2001, it affects individuals across all age groups.
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