As the country is concerned with the emergence of HMPV cases, former AIIMS Chief Dr Randeep Guleria, who played a central role during COVID pandemic, has advised people not to panic. There is no role of antibiotics in treating the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness currently seeing an uptick in the country, said former […]
New Delhi: There is no role of antibiotics in treating the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness currently seeing an uptick in the country, said former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria, on Tuesday asking people to maintain proper hydration, and eat nutritious food. Speaking to IANS, Guleria, Chairman, Institute of Internal Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep […]
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in Karnataka, identified through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens. The HMPV has been in the news for some weeks as photos and videos of people wearing masks in hospitals in China emerged on social media platforms, with the local reports […]
A rise in respiratory illnesses in China, including influenza A and hMPV, is affecting children and the elderly. This increase is attributed to cold weather and the resumption of normal life post-COVID. Despite online claims, there’s no new epidemic or official alerts, making it a seasonal spike. Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz online, […]
