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HMPV: Unnecessary panic or another pandemic?

A virus is gaining much attention lately. It’s called HMPV (human metapneumovirus). China being the initial place of the surge of this viral illness, people are in fear of experiencing another pandemic! Even though China attributed this surge to a yearly winter surge, people aren’t at ease! The WHO also hasn’t warned us about it! However, it’s advisable to approach this viral illness similarly to other viral infections (wearing musk, avoiding hand shaking, touching suspected virus-laden objects, etc).

It’s not a new virus. It's been in existence for at least 6 decades. It’s a norm to have a spike of this virus every winter and spring.

Like other viral illnesses, the disease starts with a cold, stuffy nose, and fever. In some individuals (children, elderly, or immunocompromised), pneumonia or bronchitis may complicate this condition. Usually, a person starts developing symptoms within 3-6 days of contracting the virus.

Currently, there are no vaccines available against this virus.

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