- About Human Metapneumovirus | Human Metapneumovirus | CDC
Human metapneumovirus (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 Discovered in 2001, HMPV is in the Pneumoviridae family along with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): Symptoms Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that usually causes symptoms similar to a cold You might cough or wheeze, have a runny nose or a sore throat Most cases are mild, but young children, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for serious illness
- Human metapneumovirus (HMPV): Symptoms and prevention
Human metapneumovirus, also called HMPV, is a virus that can infect the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system An HMPV infection can make you feel like you have a cold It may cause illnesses such as croup or pneumonia Most people get better quickly But for some, HMPV can cause serious illness
- Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection - World Health Organization (WHO)
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is one of the viruses that causes the common cold (upper respiratory infection) It usually makes people only mildly sick, but it can make some people very sick The virus belongs to the Pneumoviridae family of viruses, along with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) - American Lung Association
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a common respiratory virus that causes an upper respiratory infection (like a cold) It is a seasonal disease that usually occurs in the winter and early spring, similar to RSV and the flu
- Human metapneumovirus - Wikipedia
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV or hMPV) is a negative-sense single-stranded RNA virus of the family Pneumoviridae and is closely related to the avian metapneumovirus (AMPV) subgroup C
- HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus): Your Questions Answered
An HMPV infection is usually mild and resolves within about six days; however, infants, older adults, and those who are immunocompromised or have conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma are at higher risk for more serious illness, including pneumonia
- Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): Symptoms, Treatment High-Risk Groups
Learn more about HMPV, its impact on different groups, and essential facts regarding testing, symptoms, and prevention From its similarities to RSV and the flu to its effects on children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems, this guide answers all your burning questions
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