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 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 […]