What is HMPV?
Human Metapneumovirus or HMPV, is a respiratory illness. It has flu-like symptoms and appeared five years after the COVID-19 outbreak in China.
Similar to COVID-19
Human Metapneumovirus causes respiratory problems and has symptoms similar to COVID-19, such as flu, sore throat, and congestion.
What are the symptoms of HMPV?
HMPV symptoms include cough, fever, nasal congestion, sore throat, and shortness of breath.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Symptoms of HMPV include dry cough., shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, and extreme tiredness, called fatigue.
How can HMPV spread?
It can be transmitted from person to person through coughing, sneezing, and shaking hands. It can also be spread by touching contaminated surfaces and then rubbing your mouth or face.
Differences between HMPV and COVID-19
COVID-19 is a temperature-sensitive seasonal disease, while HMPV can be detected throughout the year.
Information credits
This information is taken from the NDTV website.