Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can be dangerous, especially for vulnerable groups While it typically causes mild cold-like symptoms in healthy individuals, it can lead to severe respiratory illnesses like bronchiolitis and pneumonia in young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals Infants under 5 years and those with chronic conditions like asthma or COPD are most at risk Complications include respiratory distress, secondary bacterial infections, and exacerbation of underlying diseases HMPV accounts for a significant number of respiratory hospitalizations, particularly during its seasonal peaks in late winter to early spring Although mortality is rare, severe cases requiring hospitalization can occur, particularly in high-risk populations Currently, there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment, and management focuses on supportive care Preventive measures like hand hygiene, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and disinfecting surfaces can reduce the risk For high-risk groups, HMPV remains a serious health concern Note- have discussed with many of my colleagues who works in field of Paediatric ICU and they are not at all panicked, please be calm and maintain universal precautions 1 hand wash 2 wear mask 3 do not child school if they have cough cold Note💥💥:- we wl keep updating about HMPV #HMPV #CoronaWave #BioFire #Pneumonia #ARDS #SymptomaticTreatment #India #Pediatrician #kids #moms #parents #parenting #momsofinstagram #india #reels #surat #suratkids pregnancy_a_to_z

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Ambaji Mandir Surat -04-January-2025