Hyderabad, January 6: India has reported its first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), with an 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru testing positive for the virus. The case was confirmed at a private hospital in the city where the child is currently undergoing treatment.
HMPV is a respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe respiratory infections, particularly in young children and the elderly. The diagnosis marks the first reported instance of the virus in the country, raising concerns about its potential spread and implications for public health.
Health authorities have yet to release further details about the child’s condition or whether additional cases are being monitored. Medical experts are likely to issue guidelines for prevention and treatment as more information becomes available.
This development calls for heightened awareness among the public, especially parents of young children, as HMPV is known to spread through respiratory droplets.
