China is witnessing an outbreak of HMPV just after a short period of COVID-19 pandemic and this scenario has raised bells of alarm across the world
China is witnessing an outbreak of HMPV just after a short period of COVID-19 pandemic and this scenario has raised bells of alarm across the world
Scroll on to know about HMPV
Scroll on to know about HMPV
1. The full form of HMPV is Human Metapneumovirus
1. The full form of HMPV is Human Metapneumovirus
2. It causes symptoms similar to the common cold
2. It causes symptoms similar to the common cold
3. It often causes upper respiratory infections but it can sometimes cause lower respiratory infections
3. It often causes upper respiratory infections but it can sometimes cause lower respiratory infections
4. Some of the symptoms of HMPV are cough, fever, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, rashes
4. Some of the symptoms of HMPV are cough, fever, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, rashes
5. HMPV causes shortness of breath and wheezing
5. HMPV causes shortness of breath and wheezing
6. It spreads through direct contact with someone who has it or from touching things contaminated with the virus
6. It spreads through direct contact with someone who has it or from touching things contaminated with the virus
7. Young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing severe illness due to HMPV.
7. Young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing severe illness due to HMPV.
8. To prevent getting affected by HMPV, wear a mask daily while venturing out of your home
8. To prevent getting affected by HMPV, wear a mask daily while venturing out of your home
9. Wash your hands with soap and water for atleast 20 seconds and avoid contact with those who are sick
9. Wash your hands with soap and water for atleast 20 seconds and avoid contact with those who are sick
10. Practice self-isolation if you catch a cold and avoid touching your face with dirty hands
10. Practice self-isolation if you catch a cold and avoid touching your face with dirty hands
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