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What is the HMPV virus that is spreading in China
2025-01-06 16:12:57 / BOTA
The increase in cases of metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China has raised fears about the spread of this virus to other countries.
The National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo announced on Monday the citizens of the country with essential information regarding this, in order to increase preventive care measures. The Institute did not indicate whether there are cases of HMPV in Kosovo.
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes flu- and cold-like symptoms, but it can increase the risk or cause more complications, such as bronchitis or pneumonia, especially in the elderly and young children.
This disease is in the same family as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and has been around since 2001, when it was first identified in the Netherlands.
This virus spreads during cold seasons.
Why did HMPV become news?
An increase in HMPV cases has been reported in China in recent weeks.
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has warned its citizens to take care of hygiene and health.
She has also dismissed claims online that hospitals are overflowing with patients and that she fears a pandemic similar to that of COVID-19.
Who is at risk from this virus?
The symptoms of HMPV are similar to those of the flu or cold.
Severe cases can result in bronchitis or pneumonia, especially in infants, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
People with lung problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema, are at increased risk for more severe consequences.
How does it spread?
HMPV is most likely to spread from an infected person to others through coughing and sneezing; close personal contact, such as kissing, touching or shaking hands, touching objects or surfaces that have the virus on them and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.
How to prevent the spread of HMPV?
To prevent the spread and reduce the risks caused by respiratory pathogens, simple measures should be followed.
These measures include staying home when you are sick, following medical advice about care, wearing masks in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces, being careful to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when you cough and sneeze.
Also, regular hand washing, avoiding touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands help to prevent being affected by this virus.
Currently, there is no specific treatment or vaccine for HMPV and medical care is mainly symptomatic and the virus usually clears on its own./ REL
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