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association of infectious and tropical diseases experts has provided some explanations about the situation as well as current common
particularly affecting children and the elderly
mycoplasma pneumonia, metapneumovirus, influenza, and new strains of coronavirus, as well as winter have contributed to the rise in cases of
fever.Rarely, the virus causes severe lower respiratory tract conditions, including bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma
Ramezani further noted.The expert went on to say that there has been no report of HMPV cases in our country so far, there are only different
cases of influenza which is common in the winter.HMPV is not a new virus, discovered in 2001, it belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, which
also includes Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
However, serological studies suggest that the virus has been present in humans for over 60 years and is globally distributed.No global
health emergency on HMPVThe World Health Organization (WHO) has not flagged the outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in any country as a
health emergency, so there is no need to worry, an official with the ministry of health, has said.The official made the remarks on Sunday
following the recent reports and social media posts suggesting that the virus is spreading rapidly across China
Some claim that hospitals and crematoriums are overwhelmed by the influx of patients.Videos circulating online show crowded hospitals, with
users reporting multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, as the culprits behind the surge in
respiratory illnesses.Reports indicate that the spike in HMPV cases has led to a notable increase in sudden deaths, particularly affecting
individuals aged 40 to 80.HMPV can cause both upper and lower respiratory diseases in people of all ages, with young children, older adults,
widespread in a region, it must be reported to the World Health Organization, then the organization will determine whether or not a
saying.Observing personal hygiene, wearing masks, and washing hands continuously can greatly contribute to the control and prevention of
infectious diseases, particularly respiratory and seasonal diseases, he noted.HMPV often causes symptoms similar to the common cold,
including cough, fever, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, wheezing, shortness of breath, and rashes.However, the risk of severe illness is
higher for people who are younger than five or older than 65, with those cases taking longer to recover from
Unlike Covid-19, there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for HMPV; treatment primarily involves managing symptoms.Like other
similar viruses, HMPV usually spreads from person to person through droplets from coughing and sneezing, through human contact such as
hugging or kissing, and through touching surfaces and objects contaminated with the virus and then the mouth, nose or eyes.Experts caution
against the use of antiviral drugs to treat HMPV
In an interview with the state-backed National Business Daily, a respiratory expert in Shanghai warned against blindly using antiviral
medications, as no vaccine exists for HMPV, and its symptoms often resemble those of a common cold.In 2023, HMPV cases were reported in the
Netherlands, Britain, Finland, Australia, Canada, the US, and China.MT/MG
