Exposing the facts about human metapneumovirus (HMPV)

If you are thinking about what HMPV is, these are the 10 interesting facts you should know about the Chinese virus disturbing the world after COVID-19.

1. HMPV was first identified back in 2001 in the Netherlands by Bernadette G. van den Hoogen and her colleagues while they were investigating unexplained illnesses in children.
2. Symptoms of HMPV are
   • cough
   • stuffy or running nose
   • fever
   • sore throat
   • wheezing
3. It is detected on almost all continents.
4. There is no vaccine for HMPV, but it can be prevented.
5. This virus spreads through air; and can affect all age groups.
6. HMPV not only spreading in China Countries like Malaysia, Hong Kong, and India have also confirmed cases of HMPV infection.
7. It will easily spread in crowded places like schools, colleges, and public gatherings.
8. It spreads through respiratory droplets when you cough or sneeze.
9. hMPV causes 4–10% of all respiratory infections in children under 5.
10. This virus can survive on surfaces for a few hours

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