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First case of HMPV in infants reported in Bengaluru: Symptoms and signs of the virus in children
HMPV virus cases in India: India’s health ministry says it is fully prepared to manage respiratory disease with surveillance system indicating human metapneumovirus detected in 8-month-old and three-month-old infants There has been no unusual increase in cases since the departure. (HMPV) virus in Bengaluru. Read on to know some of the signs and symptoms of the virus seen in children and infants.
The Indian Council of Medical Research has suggested that there is no need for concern and the current situation is being monitored.
HMPV virus cases in India: After human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus was detected in two infants aged eight and three months in Bengaluru, the health ministry says it is fully prepared to manage the respiratory disease with surveillance mechanisms in place, indicating that there has been no unusual increase in cases.
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Downplaying the current situation, the Indian Council of Medical Research has suggested that there is no need for concern, and the current situation is being monitored. “It is emphasized that HMPV is already prevalent globally, including in India, and cases of HMPV-associated respiratory diseases have been reported in various countries,” ICMR said in a statement.
However, news reports say it is unclear whether this is the same strain of HMPV that is causing the spike in China.
According to the medical body, it is important to note that the affected patients had no history of international travel.
What is HMPV?
According to experts, human metapneumovirus is a virus that generally causes symptoms similar to the common cold and often causes upper respiratory infections, but sometimes lower respiratory infections such as pneumonia, asthma flare-ups or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Can also cause infection. ) much worse.
Doctors say HMPV infection is more common in winter and early spring.
While most affected people get hMPV before they turn 5, you can still get it again – even though symptoms are usually mild after your first infection. Studies estimate that approximately 10–12 percent of respiratory illnesses in children are caused by HMPV. Most cases are mild, but about 5–16 percent of children will develop a lower respiratory tract infection such as pneumonia.
Signs and Symptoms of Virus in Children
Some signs and symptoms of human metapneumovirus in children and infants include:
- severe cough
- high fever
- runny or stuffy nose
- sore throat
- wheezing
- shortness of breath and shortness of breath
- rashes all over the body
What causes human metapneumovirus infection? And how does it spread?
Doctors say the virus, a tiny germ that uses your cells to make more copies of itself, leads to hMPV — which is part of the same group of viruses that causes RSV, measles and mumps. .
hMPV is spread by direct contact with someone who has the virus or by touching objects contaminated with the virus. For example:
- coughing and sneezing
- handshake, hug or kiss
- touching surfaces or objects such as phones, door handles, keyboards, or toys
Ways to Prevent Infections in Children and Babies
To reduce the risk of getting hMPV, especially in children and infants, you should:
- wash your hands frequently with soap and water
- Make sure children wear a mask or cover their nose and mouth with their elbows, not their bare hands, when sneezing or coughing
- Tell them to avoid being around other people when they are sick
- Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth
- Children should not share food or eating utensils such as forks, spoons and cups with others.
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