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How HMPV compares to COVID-19, flu and RSV in symptoms and spread – Firstpost

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How HMPV compares to COVID-19, flu and RSV in symptoms and spread – Firstpost

Amid rising concerns over the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, health experts have emphasised that the virus is not new and have advised the public to remain calm while following basic precautions. HMPV, which causes upper respiratory infections, gained attention after a recent outbreak in China. While it can affect people across … Read more

Experts debunk myths, say ‘HMPV is not as transmissible as Covid-19’ – Firstpost

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Experts debunk myths, say ‘HMPV is not as transmissible as Covid-19’ – Firstpost

Health experts have alleviated concerns about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), clarifying that it is not as highly transmissible as Covid-19. They stressed that HMPV should not be equated with Covid-19, saying that the origins of Covid-19 were unknown until its emergence years back. In an interview with PTI, Surgical Oncologist Dr. Vishal Rao explained that HMPV … Read more