The first case of the HMPV virus, which is spreading rapidly in China, was found in India; an 8-month-old child was infected


Posted on 6th Jan 2025 10:32 am by rohit kumar

After Corona in China, now HMPV Virus is creating panic. The virus is spreading rapidly, due to which many countries are on alert mode. Now the first case of this virus has been found in India as well.

 

Infection found in 8-month-old child in Bengaluru.

 

According to the report of India Today, the HMPV Virus has been found in an 8-month-old child in a hospital in Bengaluru. The child was admitted to the hospital due to a fever. The Government of India is also alert about this and an advisory has also been issued.

 

What did the government say?

 

After the detection of the virus (HMPV Virus in India), the Health Department said that it had not been detected in their lab, this case came to light in a private hospital. Let us tell you here that most cases of HMPV Virus are found in small children only. In China too, it is being found in children only.

 

What are the symptoms of the HMPV Virus?

 

It is also difficult to detect the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus. Actually, its symptoms are like common cough and cold. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, and difficulty in breathing.

 

What did the Health Ministry say?

 

In the wake of the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, the Health Ministry on Saturday said that India is keeping a close watch on the situation and is fully prepared to deal with it. It also said that the WHO has also been requested to share timely updates. As a precautionary measure, the number of laboratories testing HMPV cases will be increased and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will monitor HMPV cases throughout the year.

 

HMPV is not a deadly virus like COVID

 

Dr. Rajiv Jayadevan, Chairman of the Research Cell of the Kerala unit of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), said that this virus is not deadly or fatal like COVID-19. Yes, it is definitely that it can cause lung infection in some individuals. He said HMPV is very common in young children and almost 100 percent of young children will become infected by the age of four or five. The expert said in most people, HMPV will cause mild symptoms.

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