HMPV, China

What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China
While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old.
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
What is HMPV? What to know about the virus as cases tick up in China and the US
As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.
What Is The HMPV Virus Surging In China?
Plenty of viruses are having their strongest season for years. But experts have urged calm about HMPV, which is not a new disease — even if you've never heard about it.
Experts explain: How worried should you be about the HMPV outbreak in China?
Professor Paul Hunter from the University of East Anglia notes that almost every child contracts HMPV by five years of age, with reinfections occurring throughout life. “HMPV typically causes cold-like symptoms that recover by themselves within 2 to 5 days. Severe cases are rare but can occur in vulnerable groups,” he says.
HMPV is no ‘mysterious China virus’
India TV’s claims that HMPV is a mysterious virus, or speculation that a new virus may have arisen out of China, are false.
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HMPV Outbreak in China 'Not Cause for Concern in US,' CDC Says
In light of the news of a possible human metapneumovirus outbreak in China, officials talk to Newsweek about the risk to Americans.
What is HMPV? China steps up monitoring amid new virus outbreak
Authorities in Beijing have downplayed surge in cases, which comes five years after world was first alerted to emergence of Covid-19
What is HMPV? The Respiratory Virus Putting China on Alert
The recent surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China has alarmed the population, drawing comparisons to COVID-19.
HMPV Virus- Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Rising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
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India confirms first HMPV cases amid surge in China
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China is seeing a rise in HMPV cases. Here's what you need to know
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No cause for concern over HMPV in India, say health authorities
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HMPV Cases Are Rising Across Asia, but Experts Say Not to Panic
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HMPV, Bird Flu, Norovirus: What You Need To Know Amid Rise In Cases
Health concerns are growing amid a recent uptick in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bird flu, and norovirus.