Business
January 08, 2025
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HMPV Surge Raises Questions: Does Travel Insurance Protect Against Viral Illnesses Abroad?

Last Updated:January 08, 2025, 10:54 IST HMPV is a respiratory virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold, such as cough, fever, and nasal congestion. With the rise in HMPV cases globally, travellers should prioritise both their health and their insurance policies. (Representative image) HMPV Cases In India: As Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases increase […]

Life Style
January 07, 2025
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HMPV in India: Ex-AIIMS Chief explains how to stay safe

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 […]

Health
January 07, 2025
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Fight HMPV With Hydration And Nutrition, Expert Says No Role For Antibiotics

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 […]

Life Style
January 06, 2025
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HMPV: Are we overestimating its threat or facing hidden risk?

With the COVID wounds still raw, the news of HMPV outbreak in China from where the COVID outbreak emerged five years before, has put everyone in a state of panic. Parents, mostly, are highly concerned because the virus attacks kids more than any other section of the population. Distressed videos from China are also adding […]

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January 06, 2025
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HMPV in India: Who is at higher risk?

The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus, has raised alarms after an outbreak in China and cases emerging in India. With so far 3 confirmed cases in India, the authorities are closely monitoring the situation. While there’s no immediate cause for alarm, understanding the virus and who is most at risk is very much important […]

Health
January 03, 2025
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What Is HMPV Virus? Know Symptoms, Prevention Tips, Causes And Know All About New HMPV Virus Outbreak In China

HMPV Virus Outbreak In China: Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is experiencing an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Reports and social media posts indicate that hospitals are overwhelmed with infected patients, and crematories are struggling to keep up. Some social media users suggest that multiple viruses, including influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and […]

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January 03, 2025
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Human metapneumovirus cases surge in China: What is it

Cases related to pathogens such as the rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus are increasing in China. As per reports, China is currently dealing with a fresh outbreak of viruses with the emergence of various respiratory infectious diseases in winter.“Recent cases detected include pathogens such as the rhinovirus and human metapneumovirus, with cases of the human metapneumovirus […]