HMPV in India: Should You Worry After 5 New Cases Reported?

Written by Equity Market Inisights team 7 Jan 2025

A new respiratory virus has made headlines in India as five infants test positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.

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What is HMPV?

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Symptoms of HMPV

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How Does HMPV Spread?

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First Cases in India

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Regional Cases of HMPV

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Health Minister's Statement

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Monitoring the Situation

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No New Surge Reported

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WHO Involvement

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WHO Involvement

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HMPV in India: Should You Worry After 5 New Cases Reported?

A new respiratory virus has made headlines in India as five infants test positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.

What is HMPV?

HMPV is a common respiratory virus causing cold-like symptoms. It was first identified in 2001 but has been circulating since the 1970s. It accounts for 4-16% of acute respiratory infections globally.

Symptoms of HMPV

Most adults experience mild cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, and fever. However, the virus can cause severe symptoms in infants and people with weakened immune systems.

How Does HMPV Spread?

HMPV spreads through the air via respiration. It is most common in winter and early spring. It can affect all age groups, but infants and the immunocompromised are at higher risk.

First Cases in India

Five infants have tested positive for HMPV across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat. The cases are reportedly stable, with the patients receiving hospital care.

Regional Cases of HMPV

Tamil Nadu reports two cases: one in Chennai and one in Salem. Gujarat has reported one case in a two-month-old infant.

Health Minister's Statement

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reassured the public, stating there is no reason to worry. He emphasized that HMPV is not a new virus and that there is no surge in respiratory illnesses in India.

Monitoring the Situation

The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in neighboring countries, including China, which is dealing with a resurgence of respiratory viruses. The ICMR and NCDC are also on high alert.

No New Surge Reported

According to health experts, HMPV has been circulating globally for years. No increase in respiratory pathogens has been observed in India, and the virus is being managed effectively.

WHO Involvement

The World Health Organization (WHO) is aware of the situation and will release an official report soon. For now, there is no indication of a major outbreak in India.

WHO Involvement

The World Health Organization (WHO) is aware of the situation and will release an official report soon. For now, there is no indication of a major outbreak in India.