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Four cases of human metapneumovirus have now been reported in India. Which mostly includes small children. Two children infected with this virus have recovered and have been discharged from the hospital. Now the statement of Union Health Minister JP Nadda has come out on this issue.
India has also become alert regarding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus spreading in China. Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Monday that this is not a new virus. Health experts said that this is not a new virus. It was first identified in 2001. We have held a meeting and discussed this issue. The situation is being monitored very closely. There is nothing to worry about in this.
The Union Health Minister said that this virus usually infects people during winter. As far as the increasing cases of HMPV in China are concerned, it is being closely monitored by the Health Ministry, ICMR and the National Center for Disease Control. WHO has taken note of the situation and will share its report with us soon. The report will then be shared with the general public.
‘No increase in respiratory viral pathogenic diseases in India’
He further said that the meeting held today also reviewed the country’s data on respiratory viruses available from ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program and the general population in India. No increase in viral pathogens was observed. A joint monitoring group meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Director General of Health Services on January 4 to review the situation. The country’s health systems and surveillance networks are on alert. There is nothing to worry about. We are monitoring the situation closely.
This virus shows more effect in winter
According to a PTI report, the virus, which causes illnesses ranging from minor respiratory problems to serious complications, especially in infants, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, has spread across the world and has been in temperate regions of late. Peaking in winter and early spring. , although in some areas it occurs year-round.
common cold like symptoms
As far as the symptoms of hMPV are concerned, they vary depending on the person’s age, general health, and immune response. Mild cases usually include chills, sore throat, cough and fever. Same thing usually happens in winter also. If we talk about severe cases, HMPV can cause complications like bronchitis, emphysema or pneumonia. Symptoms can be severe, especially in infants, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases.