India has reported seven confirmed cases of metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in children in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad, coming at a time of global concern. More about respiratory diseases, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Confirm to the public that the HMPV project will be completed.
H.M.P.V. This is a special concern for children under 5, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets. And infections are more common in winter and early spring. Indian health authorities emphasize that HMPV can be managed with symptomatic care. and rarely requires hospital treatment There are two confirmed cases in Bengaluru. This includes an 8-month-old baby girl and boy who tested positive for RSV. Are both children healthy? In Ahmedabad, a two-month-old boy from Rajasthan recovered after treatment. Meanwhile, the case of two older children was reported in Nagpur. who were initially suspected of being infected with H1N1 and later tested positive for HMPV via PCR, Tamil Nadu has two active cases in Chennai and Salem. Health officials said both patients are stable and receiving supportive care. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved HMPV. In a 2022 study at BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, 4% of children tested positive for the virus. Experts note that although the virus is known throughout the world, But the prevalence in India varies from region to region, ranging from 1% to 19%. public health officer Accelerate measures to prevent MPs
