Bengaluru’s First Suspected HMPV Case Triggers Public Health Response

Bengaluru’s First Suspected HMPV Case Triggers Public Health Response

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A hospital pediatric ward with a healthcare professional caring for an infant on a bed, illustrating medical response to HMPV in Bengaluru

An eight-month-old infant at a Bengaluru hospital has been identified as India’s first suspected case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). The child, admitted with respiratory symptoms, is reportedly stable and receiving treatment, according to Hindustan Times. HMPV, a respiratory virus that spreads through droplets and contaminated surfaces, has been increasingly recognized globally. As India Today reports, … Read more