First case of HMPV reported in India, 8-month-old tests positive in Bengaluru

Monday, 6 January 2025
An 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru has been diagnosed with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after being admitted to a private hospital with a persistent fever. The virus was confirmed during routine blood tests.

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Bengaluru has reported its first case of Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) in an eight-month-old baby, raising significant health concerns. The child, who has no travel history, was diagnosed with this rare respiratory virus, typically affecting children under the age of 11. While the test was conducted...

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