The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.

Human metapneumovirus virus in China has sparked fear of another pandemic almost five years after COVID-19.According to CNN, respiratory infections, HMPV, after an outbreak in China, have reached other countries,

Reports of overcrowded hospitals and people wearing masks have prompted comparisons with the outbreak of Covid five years ago, but human metapneumovirus is far from a mystery illness.

By: Dr. Vani Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe infections in people of all ages. While most healthy individuals recover without complications, HMPV can pose a serious threat to young children and the elderly.

HMPV causes mild illness in most adults. However, it poses a higher risk to specific vulnerable groups. These people need to be careful. Read on as Dr. Vikas Mittal shares how HMPV affects people and if antibiotics are effective against the virus.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases are surging in China and people are worried about another pandemic. Should they be? HMPV is a upper respiratory tract