A deadly virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family has been detected by researchers in North America. Why is this virus dangerous and could it cause a global outbreak?

The disease, which can be mild, moderate or acute, attacks the avian families in multiple ways with issues relating to ...

Nigeria faces unique challenges in addressing the potential threat posed by HMPV. These include limited diagnostic capacity, inadequate surveillance systems, and a high burden of respiratory ...

Cases of a virus that caused concern when it appeared to be spreading widely in parts of China have now risen in the UK. The infection has been identified as Human Metapneumo Virus (HMPV). The virus, ...

A 4-year-old boy from Ahmedabad city has contracted human metapneumovirus, taking the number of HMPV cases in Gujarat to eight, officials said on Thursday.

The child is currently being treated at a trust-run hospital and his condition is stable, a medical officer said ...

The child, a resident of the Gota area, is receiving treatment at a trust-run hospital and is in stable condition ...

HMPV was first discovered in 2001 and belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family. It is closely related to the Respiratory Syncytial Virus. It spreads through respiratory droplets from coughing or ...

While these are the common signs, there are also lesser known symptoms of hMPV, a viral pathogen in the Paramyxoviridae family. It may lead to health issues such as conjunctivitis that can leave you ...

A new deadly virus, Henipavirus, has been detected in North America, raising concerns of a potential outbreak. Belonging to ...