China is feared to have unleashed a new virus on the world which could rival the Covid pandemic in its devastating impact.

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, drawing attention to another respiratory virus circulating in the ...

As global coverage of infectious diseases continues to evolve as a result of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

Public health experts and officials in the United States shared similar assessments that the situation in China does not appear unusual. The discourse surrounding HMPV illustrates how perceptions of ...

A flu-like viral disease has surged in China in recent months, particularly infecting children, raising concerns about its potential spread. Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have also been ...

HMPV is now recognized as one of the viruses responsible for "the common cold," usually causing mild symptoms such as a cough ...

As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here's what you need to know about the illness.

Posts have flooded social media warning that a new pandemic could be starting in China. Here's why scientists think those ...

Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab ...

Young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing severe illness due to ...

Health experts have issued advice on the symptoms of human metapneumovirus, which can be serious for some people, as cases ...

Proportion of positive cases for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) hit a record high for the winter season so far, according to ...