Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a leading cause of acute respiratory infection, particularly in children, immunocompromised patients, and the elderly. HMPV, which is closely related to avian metapneumovirus subtype C, has circulated for at…
The extent of illness in the community caused by circulating respiratory viruses is currently underestimated. Problems in diagnosing these viruses include capture of suitable specimens for virologic diagnosis, limitations caused by transport…
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV or hMPV) is a negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus of the family Pneumoviridae and is closely related to the avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) subgroup C.
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a respiratory pathogen identified in 2001, is a substantial cause of community-acquired respiratory infections across all age groups.
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a relative newly described virus. It was first isolated in 2001 and currently appears to be one of the most significant and common human viral infections.
The present invention is a bird meta pneumovirus SC1509 strain isolated from a domestic breeding chicken Avian metapneumovirus (hereinafter referred to as "AMPV") that causes respiratory dysfunction and spawning damage when infected…
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Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that usually causes a mild illness. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of HMPV.
What is human metapneumovirus (HMPV)?Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus. It causes a mild illness that affects your: nose throat lungs HMPV can cause both upper and lower respiratory symptoms. It's like the common cold or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). HMPV is a seasonal disease. Infections usually happen in winter and early spring like RSV and the flu.What are the symptoms of HMPV?Symptoms include: cough fever — a temperature of 38°C or higher runny nose or blocked nose headache fatigue (tiredness) Your symptoms may be more severe if you have a history of: asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) emphysema other lung disease You are most likely to become sick with HMPV 3 to 5 days after contact with the virus. If you have a baby under 3 months old with a fever above 38°C, take them to the nearest hospital emergency department immediately.How is HMPV treated?HMPV can usually be safely treated at home. Try to: rest keep hydrated by taking frequent sips of water take paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease your symptoms as needed Remember to always follow the instructions on the medicine packet. Antibiotics aren't used to treat HMPV. Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria.