HMPV virus stands for human metapneumovirus. It’s a common respiratory virus. It causes symptoms like a cold . HMPV virus infections are more common in winter and early spring season. It affects all groups of ages but it is most dangerous for young children. It’s often caused by both respiratory infection, upper respiratory infection and sometimes lower respiratory infection .
In the end what is HMPV ?
It is Single stranded RNA virus belonging to the pneumovirinae family . It’s primary target respiratory tract infection.
What is the symptoms of HMPV virus
Here is common symptoms of the virus .its rang from mild to severe cases
1). Mild cases
- Running nose
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Cough etc
2). Server cases
- Difficulty in breathing
- Wheezing
- High fever
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
What causes can be of HMPV virus
It spreads through respiratory droplets. When an infected person from this virus is caught, sneezes or talks and it can also spread through contact with contaminated surfaces.
Types of HMPV virus infections
Its primarily causes respiratory tract infection
1). Upper respiratory tract infection
- In this these symptoms can vary like runny nose, mild cough and sore throat
- It’s found adults and children
2). Lower respiratory tract infection
- In this these symptoms can vary like severe cough, wheezing and difficulty in breathing. –
- Its common in high risk groups and it may lead to pneumonia and bronchiolitis