Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.

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Mild cases of HMPV usually last a few days to a week, and many people recover by themselves within two to five days. “It will present in the same way as flu, sars-cov-2, RSV, so the same advice ...

The human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, is reportedly surging in China, raising questions about what the illness is and if it's a concern to those in the U.S.. Officials in India have also ...

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Several viruses, including bird flu, norovirus, and RSV, are circulating globally and in the U.S. Virus outbreaks pose public health risks by significantly impacting vulnerable populations and ...

In China, RSV accounted for an estimated 3.5 million ALRTI cases and up to 950,000 hospitalizations in 2019—nearly one-quarter of the global burden. While most cases are mild, ...

In most parts of China, RSV typically circulates from November to March, while regions closer to the equator experience longer and less distinct RSV seasons. During the pandemic, ...

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is the newest virus name making the rounds after upticks have been reported in China, India and even the U.S. What we know.