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India reports first suspected HMPV case
India ,January 6 (Daily Mirror) - - An eight-month-old baby in Bengaluru is suspected to have tested positive for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), marking the first suspected case in India.
The infant, admitted to Baptist Hospital, has no travel history, raising concerns about local transmission.
Health officials have confidence in the findings from the private hospital that conducted the tests, although they have not yet confirmed the specific strain of the virus. Experts stress that HMPV is a common respiratory virus and there is no immediate cause for alarm.
The case was reported on January 6, 2025, at Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru. Health department officials acknowledged that while they did not conduct the laboratory tests themselves, they trust the procedures of the private facility. Dr. Anup R Varrier noted that HMPV is not a new virus in India, having been detected previously, but emphasized the need for further investigation into whether this strain is a variant associated with recent outbreaks in China. Symptoms typically include cold-like manifestations such as cough and fever, particularly concerning for young children and those with compromised immune systems.
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