Jan 10, 2025 · Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is one of the viruses that causes the common cold (upper respiratory infection). It usually makes people only mildly sick, but it can make some people very sick. The virus belongs to the Pneumoviridae family of viruses, along with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

6 days ago · What is HMPV? Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) was first identified in the Netherlands in 2001 - making it a relatively new virus compared to many others. Dr Layla Eagles, Private GP, Wellsoon from Practice Plus Group, UK explains that HMPV is a common respiratory virus that belongs to the same viral family as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a …

Jan 24, 2025 · HMPV is a respiratory illness that generally causes mild symptoms similar to the common cold that usually last just a few days.

Jun 20, 2023 · Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that usually causes symptoms similar to the common cold. It often causes upper respiratory infections, but it can sometimes cause lower respiratory infections like pneumonia, asthma flare-ups or make chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worse.

Aug 15, 2016 · Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in people of all ages, especially among young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Discovered in 2001, HMPV is in the Pneumoviridae family along with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Dec 17, 2024 · Human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, is a type of common respiratory virus. It belongs to a family of viruses called pneumoviridae – the same group the respiratory syncytial virus...

Jan 10, 2025 · Cases of this respiratory illness are surging in China, but human metapneumovirus is a normal seasonal illness, not a new pandemic threat.

Jan 6, 2025 · According to the CDC, HMPV can cause upper and lower respiratory disease and can be spread from person to person or through surfaces. Originally discovered in 2001, it …

Jan 6, 2025 · Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a significant respiratory pathogen with the following key characteristics: Virus Family: hMPV belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, …

Jul 17, 2023 · Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common cause of respiratory tract infections in children, adults, elderly, and immunocompromised patients. In 2016, it was reclassified from the Paramyxovirdae family to the Pneumoviridae family.