hMPV: Is It Another Covid-19 Like Situation?

Authors: Biswas R and Biswas S

DOI: 10.23880/vij-16000357

Volume 9, Issue 1

Abstract

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is slowly gripping some parts of China. Having similar symptoms with Covid-19, this respiratory disease has a moderate fatal rate especially affecting children and elderly. However, the matter of concern is that there has been alarming rise in hospitalization. Although refuted by World Health Organization, the possibility of faster spread cannot be ruled out. This opinion article appraises the symptoms, severity as well as recent surge of this disease along with precautionary anecdotes for containment as well as proper isolation of the virus-infected.

Keywords: hMPV; Respiratory Disease; Hospitalization; Symptoms; Isolation

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