{"id":53683,"date":"2025-01-09T16:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T10:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=53683"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:26:14","slug":"human-meta-pneumovirus-symptoms-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/human-meta-pneumovirus-symptoms-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"A Silent Threat of Human Meta Pneumovirus: Are You at Risk?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Human meta pneumovirus <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(HMPV) is a virus that usually causes symptoms of cold and flu. It was first observed in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/human-metapneumovirus-hmpv\/learn-about-human-metapneumovirus-hmpv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2001 <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by scientists in the Netherlands and has been circulating in many countries since then. Until now (9-Jan-2025), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seven <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cases have been reported in India according to the Indian Council Of Medical Research. Two cases are reported in Nagpur on Tuesday, while two in Bengaluru and one each case in Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Salem on Monday.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The virus poses a significant risk, making children, elderly, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems highly vulnerable. HMPV usually spreads by close contact with infected people and causes symptoms like a common cold that roughly lasts for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/human-metapneumovirus-hmpv\/learn-about-human-metapneumovirus-hmpv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 to 5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> days. <\/span>HMPV infection<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause significant difficulties for a vulnerable population; thus, raising awareness and taking preventive steps is necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/human-meta-pneumovirus-symptoms-and-treatment\/#What_Is_Human_Metapneumovirus_HMPV\" >What Is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/human-meta-pneumovirus-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Who_Is_At_Risk_Of_Human_Metapneumovirus\" >Who Is At Risk Of Human Metapneumovirus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/human-meta-pneumovirus-symptoms-and-treatment\/#What_Are_The_Symptoms_Of_HMPV\" >What Are The Symptoms Of HMPV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/human-meta-pneumovirus-symptoms-and-treatment\/#What_Causes_HMPV_Virus\" >What Causes HMPV Virus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/human-meta-pneumovirus-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Human_Metapneumovirus_Vs_Covid-19\" >Human Metapneumovirus Vs Covid-19<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/human-meta-pneumovirus-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Treatment_Options_for_HMPV_Virus\" >Treatment Options for HMPV Virus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/human-meta-pneumovirus-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Human_Metapneumovirus_HMPV\"><\/span><strong>What Is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human meta pneumovirus <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one of the many respiratory viruses that cause illnesses like mild colds or even severe lung infections. It can cause lower and upper respiratory disease in people of all ages with weakened immune systems. <\/span>HMPV virus <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">belongs to a family of pneumovirinae, which is the same group the respiratory syncytial virus (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSV<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) belongs to. Infections like pneumonia, asthma, and bronchitis may develop due to this virus, particularly in winter and early spring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, some people get HMPV before they turn 5 years old. There is still a chance they can get HMPV again, but the symptoms will be mild after the first infection. <\/span>HMPV in adults<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22443-human-metapneumovirus-hmpv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65 <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and young children with weak immune systems are more frequent. Like any other virus, HMPV is contagious, which means you can also get the infection if you come in contact with someone who has been infected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_At_Risk_Of_Human_Metapneumovirus\"><\/span><strong>Who Is At Risk Of Human Metapneumovirus?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While anyone can get <\/span>human meta pneumovirus<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, children under 5 years are more likely to get affected. Researchers estimate that about 10 to 12% of respiratory illnesses in children are caused by HMPV. And about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/22443-human-metapneumovirus-hmpv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 to 16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">% of them are likely to develop a lower respiratory tract infection like pneumonia.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, anyone with the following condition is likely to be at a higher risk for severe illness with <\/span>HMPV infection<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newborns\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children under five\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with asthma who use steroids.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those with COPD<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People over age 65<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those with weak immune systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those with conditions like cancer or HIV.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Symptoms_Of_HMPV\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Symptoms Of HMPV?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the <\/span>HMPV symptoms<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> usually go away in 2 to 5 days. But if the condition worsens and causes serious health issues, you must seek a doctor&#8217;s consultation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some common<\/span> HMPV symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nasal congestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/runny-nose-treatment-causes-and-symptoms\/?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny nose<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_HMPV_Virus\"><\/span><strong>What Causes HMPV Virus?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the significant <\/span>HMPV causes <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virus <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the Pneumovirinae group. This virus is a tiny germ that uses our cells to make more copies of itself, leading to the cause of HMPV. Furthermore, direct contact with the person who has been infected with this virus is another cause of HMPV.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The virus spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks by releasing respiratory droplets into the air. The airborne particles remain suspended in the air, particularly in crowded places, leading to the spread of the virus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Human_Metapneumovirus_Vs_Covid-19\"><\/span><strong>Human Metapneumovirus Vs Covid-19<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HMPV virus <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is emerging as a global concern with the media reports of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surge <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in HMPV cases in China. However, we must understand that HMPV is not a new virus in India. It has been here since the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to the weak immune systems of children. In contrast, Covid-19 was not known until it emerged in 2019. Though the symptoms are similar in both viruses, HMPV is a seasonal virus that typically appears in the winter and spring seasons. Therefore,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span> human metapneumovirus vs covid 19 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must not be compared with the COVID-19 virus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_Options_for_HMPV_Virus\"><\/span><strong>Treatment Options for HMPV Virus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not any antiviral medication or therapy available to treat this <\/span>human meta pneumovirus. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people manage their symptoms at home by following home remedies until they feel better. If you or your child are exposed to any severe illness due to this virus, you must be admitted to the hospital upon doctor&#8217;s consultation. Following are some <\/span>HMPV treatment <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that doctors follow:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Oxygen Therapy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are having difficulty in breathing, the doctor may give you extra <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oxygen <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through a tube in your nose or a mask on your face.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>IV Fluids:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fluids are delivered directly to your vein (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IV<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to keep you hydrated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Corticosteroids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steroids <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may be given to reduce inflammation and ease the <\/span>HMPV symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><b>Over-the-counter Medications: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can manage fever and body aches during illness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human meta pneumovirus <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a virus that causes common cold-like <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/upper-respiratory-infection\/\">respiratory symptoms<\/a>. It can occur multiple times in a person which may last for two to five days. If the infection persists and causes severe symptoms like the development of bronchitis, seek professional help from doctors. You can get treated with <\/span>HMPV treatment, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which can make you feel better within days.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, it is good to follow preventive measures like practising good hygiene, avoiding close contact, and wearing masks in crowded spaces. Being aware of HMPV helps in early detection and prevention of severe health conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Human meta pneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that usually causes symptoms of cold and flu. It was first observed in 2001 by scientists in the Netherlands and has been circulating in many countries since then. Until now (9-Jan-2025), seven cases have been reported in India according to the Indian Council Of Medical Research. 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