respiratory viruses

Early Release – Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats from Influenza D and Canine Coronavirus HuPn-2018 – Volume 32, Number 1—January 2026 – Emerging Infectious Diseases journal

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Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Author affiliation: University of Texas, Galveston, Texas, USA (G.C. Gray, T. Nguyen-Tien, I. Shittu); The Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio, USA (A.N. Vlasova); University of Florida, Gainesville, … Read more

Number of cases of acute respiratory infections

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The number of cases of acute respiratory infections remains high in Iasi. Between 7 and 13.04.2025, at the county level, 4,750 cases of acute respiratory infections were registered, and 325 people needed hospitalization. In Iasi, the number of cases of acute respiratory infections remains as high Table of Contents In Iasi, the number of cases … Read more

HMPV in India: Symptoms, Spread, and Comparison to COVID-19, Flu, and RSV – Expert Insights

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Archyde As concerns about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) grow, health ‍experts are reassuring the public that this virus is not new and that basic precautions can definitely help mitigate its spread. While HMPV has recently gained attention due to an outbreak in China, experts emphasize that India has not seen an unusual rise in cases. this … Read more

How HMPV compares to COVID-19, flu and RSV in symptoms and spread – Firstpost

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Amid rising concerns over the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, health experts have emphasised that the virus is not new and have advised the public to remain calm while following basic precautions. HMPV, which causes upper respiratory infections, gained attention after a recent outbreak in China. While it can affect people across … Read more

Assam’s 10-month-old infected with HMPV; state records first case

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A 10-month-old child IN Assam has been diagnosed with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus, marking the state’s first recorded case, according to the officials. Superintendent of Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dhruv Jyoti Bhuiyan confirmed the infection, stating that a test was conducted on the child, which returned positive results. “This morning, we got the … Read more

What is HMPV, the Cold-Like Virus Circulating in China?

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The Rise of HMPV: A Cold-Like Virus Circulating in the U.S. Table of Contents The Rise of HMPV: A Cold-Like Virus Circulating in the U.S. What Is HMPV? A Growing Concern in⁢ the U.S. How to⁤ protect Yourself The Role of Vaccines A Call for Awareness What is HMPV? The Cold-Like Virus You’ve Probably […] … Read more

What is HMPV, the Cold-Like Virus Circulating in China?

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Share this story Copy Link Link Copied! Email Facebook LinkedIn Twitter WhatsApp Reddit Beijing acknowledges there’s been a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), especially among children, and attributed this to a seasonal spike. Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images Not many people had heard of human metapneumovirus, or HPMV, until a surge of … Read more

The hMPV virus may be spreading in China – why it’s not cause for alarm

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Five years on from the first news of COVID-19, recent reports of an obscure respiratory virus in China may understandably raise concerns. Chinese authorities first issued warnings about human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in 2023, but media reports indicate cases may be increasing again during China’s winter season. For most people, hMPV will cause symptoms similar to … Read more

Mystery Disease In Congo Caused By Acute Respiratory Infections, Says WHO

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New WHO report says cause of mystery illness in the Congo probably is common respiratory viruses … [+] exacerbated by malnutrition and malaria. (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images) Getty Images The mystery disease affecting people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo most likely is caused by a respiratory virus exacerbated by malaria and malnutrition, … Read more