According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United States, HMPV can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, especially among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
What is HMPV
HMPV is in the Pneumoviridae family along with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Discovered in 2001,
Cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath
Symptoms
Clinical symptoms could progress to bronchitis or pneumonia.
Symptoms
Incubation period is 3 to 6 days, and duration of illness will depend on severity
Symptoms
Coughing and sneezing Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
How it spreads
Touching objects/ surfaces that have viruses on them and then touching mouth, nose, or eyes
How it spreads
Wash hands often with soap and water.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Prevention
Patients with cold-like symptoms should cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
Cough etiquette
Prevention
At present, there is no specific antiviral therapy