https://www.republicworld.com/ Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes infections ranging from mild symptoms like cough and fever to severe conditions such as pneumonia, particularly affecting young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. In India, the first cases were reported in January 2025, with two infants in Bengaluru—a three-month-old girl who has been discharged and an eight-month-old boy currently recovering—testing positive for hMPV. Additionally, a case was detected in Gujarat involving a child from Rajasthan's Dungarpur district. One case has also been reported from Kolkata taking India's total reported tally to four. Health authorities emphasize that hMPV is not a new pathogen and advise the public to maintain standard respiratory hygiene practices to prevent its spread. hmpv Copyright (C) 2026 Republic. All rights reserved. en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 08:31:21 +0530 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:31:21 +0530 https://www.republicworld.com/ https://img.republicworld.com/icons/icons/republic.png 300 142 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:18:56 +0530 The rising respiratory issue is particularly contagious among the elderly population, with a rate of 7.3 percent. Read More

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