The condition of both the infants, admitted at Bengaluru’s Baptist Hospital, is stable and one has already been discharged from the hospital, said Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Two cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus have been reported in Karnataka. Amid the rising concern over the possible spread of the virus, the Union Health Ministry has said India is ‘well-pr

An eight-month-old baby in Bengaluru has been diagnosed with Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), marking the first confirmed case of the virus in India. The infant, with no travel history, was tested

The flu-like virus can lead to serious illness among vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

HMPV is a respiratory virus that typically causes mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. The virus is most prevalent during the winter and early spring months and is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces.

Two infants in Bengaluru have tested positive for HMPV, leading to public concern. The government assures that such cases are not unusual globally and urges calm.

After the first case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) was reported in India, another infant tested positive for the virus in Bengaluru. Amid the spread of the virus, states like Delhi, Maharashtra, Telangana,

An eight-month-old baby in Bengaluru has tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), as confirmed by the Karnataka Health Department, stated a report by MoneyControl. Reports indicate that the child has no travel history.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday confirmed that two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases have been detected in Karnataka, reports ANI. These cases were identified through the ICMR's routine surveillance for various respiratory viruses,