➤ What is HMPV?
HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) is a virus, by this we can get cough and nose problems. By this we take breathing hardly. It's important to wash your hands and cover your mouth when you cough to keep everyone staying beside you.
➤ How can we stay safe from HMPV?
1. Wash your hands - Every time wash your hands with soap, sanitizer and water.
2. Cover your mouth - while you cough keep kerchief or hand.
3. Stay home if sick - If you feel sick, stay at home and take rest.
➤ Where is HMPV virus found in India right now?
HMPV is found in many places, like India, and it can spread from one person to another. Right now, people in places like Chennai, Kolkata, and Delhi are careful.
➤ What are the main symptoms of the HMPV virus?
✥ Cough - cough will be severe.
✥ Fever - slight fever.
✥ Sore throat - Itching and pain in throat.
✥ Nose Blockage - running nose, hard to breathe.
In young children, especially new born babies, symptoms can increase quickly and may include:
✥ Breathing Nosily - While breathing sounds heavily.
✥ Fast breathing - fast breathing while breathing.
✥ Chest pulling - pulling of chest muscles during breathing.
✥ Bluish shade - A bluish color to the lips or fingers, indicating low oxygen levels.
While most healthy who have higher immunity power individuals recover within a couple of days, those at higher risk, such as above 50 years age persons and people with weak immunity systems, may experience more severe complications like pneumonia or bronchiolitis(effect on lungs).
➤ What tests are used to diagnose for HMPV?
1. Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)
2. Rapid antigen tests
3. Viral Culture
4. Bronchoscopy
5. Chest X-ray
Mostly used PCR test for diagnose HMPV.
➤ How can parents protect their children's from the HMPV virus?
1. Teach good hygiene practices.
2. Don't touch many times on the face.
3. Maintain a clean and good environment.
4. Check health closely.
5. Take good diet.
6. Put Mask on your faces whenever you go outside.
7. physical distance
8. Drink plenty of water
9. Don't send children outside.
10. Stay informed about HMPV.
➤ What actions are taking to fight the HMPV virus by government?
Governments are taking several actions to combat the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) as cases have been reported in various regions, particularly in India.
1. Monitoring and surveillance :- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is actively tracking HMPV, quickly identify and report cases .
2. Public Health Advisories :- State governments, including Delhi and Karnataka, have issued advisories to inform the public about HMPV. These advisories highlight the importance of personal care
3. Healthcare Precautions :- Hospitals must availability of medicines, antihistamines, bronchodilators and isolation protocols.
4. Mass Communication :- The Union Health Ministry has encourage citizens that there is no tension for HMPV. They are communicating daily with the World Health Organization (WHO) to stay updated on the situation and share information with the citizens.
5. Protective actions :- Government aware about preventive measures such as mask-wearing, hand cleaning, and don't go close to sick people. Public health experts are telling to people about respiratory illness.
6. Research and Development :- currently no vaccine for HMPV researchers are doing research about HMPV vaccine inventions.
➤ Difference between HMPV virus and COVID-19?
Human-Metapneumovirus (HMPV) and covid-19 are both respiratory viruses, difference are :-
✥ Respiratory illness - Both HMPV and covid-19 cause lungs and breathing infections. They can affect people of all ages, particularly vulnerable groups like young children, older adults, and individuals with weak immune systems.
✥ Transference - Both viruses spread through respiratory drops from coughing or sneezing, direct contact with infected individuals, and touching contaminated areas.
✥ Seasonally: HMPV attack in winter season highly , while COVID-19 seasonal changes but can occur overall year.
As of now today in India has reported a total of seven confirmed cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).
Recent two new cases were reported today in Nagpur, bringing the total to seven cases. earlier five cases were confirmed on January 6, including two new born babies in Bengaluru, Karnataka (13 months old (discharged) and 18 months old(currently recovering)). 12 months old (admitted) new born baby in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. two cases from Tamil Nadu (one each in Chennai and Salem cities).
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