Since Monday several cases of the hMPV or the human metapneumovirus have come to the fore. The first case was identified in a hospital at Bengaluru, Karnataka where two infants, 3-month and 8-month old were detected being infected with the virus.The latest case of hMPV is an 80 year old man from Ahmedabad city of…
In India, a total of 7 cases of hMPV have been found since Monday. The Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a common respiratory virus that primarily affects young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While it’s not a new virus—it was first identified in 2001—it has recently gained attention due to a slight…
As the country is concerned with the emergence of HMPV cases, former AIIMS Chief Dr Randeep Guleria, who played a central role during COVID pandemic, has advised people not to panic. There is no role of antibiotics in treating the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness currently seeing an uptick in the country, said former…
Reports of a surge in cases of a respiratory virus in China have evoked dark echoes of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic almost exactly five years ago. But despite the surface similarities, this situation is very different, and far less worrisome, medical experts say. The Chinese cases are reported to be infections with human…
The BSE Sensex dropped significantly by 1,258.12 points or 1.59 per cent, closing at 77,964.99. (AI image) Stock market crash today: Stock market indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 crashed in trade on Friday driven by widespread selling pressure. Investors’ confidence was affected by worries about third-quarter earnings performance and continuous foreign investment outflows. The situation…
A rise in respiratory illnesses in China, including influenza A and hMPV, is affecting children and the elderly. This increase is attributed to cold weather and the resumption of normal life post-COVID. Despite online claims, there’s no new epidemic or official alerts, making it a seasonal spike. Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz online,…
