Study points to single respiratory virus as cause of Kawasaki disease

Research from Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago strongly suggests that Kawasaki disease is caused by a single respiratory virus that is yet to be identified. Findings contradict the theory that many different pathogens or toxins could cause this disease that can lead to serious cardiac … Read more

Assam reports first HMPV case this season as 10-month-old child tests positive in Dibrugarh | Latest News India

Assam reported its first case of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection this season, with a 10-month-old child testing positive for the virus, news agency PTI reported, citing officials on Saturday. Preparations underway at Meditrina Hospital for patients of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Nagpur on January 8.(PTI) The infant is undergoing treatment at Assam Medical College and … Read more