Human Metapneumovirus Cases on the Rise: A New Concern Amidst the Pandemic The current COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the focus of healthcare professionals towards one illness, but it is important to remember that other respiratory viruses remain a threat. One such virus is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has recently shown a sharp rise in […]
Little-Known Respiratory Virus Surges in U.S. In recent months, cases of a little-known respiratory virus that causes common cold-like symptoms surged in the United States, according to data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which was first discovered in 2001 as a paramyxovirus, typically has mild […]