HMPV: Top Viral Infection in China

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HMPV virus

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Viral disease HMPV is on the rise among kids in China — what is it?

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HMPV is a respiratory infection spread in the same way as respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV ), a seasonal virus that also causes colds and lung infections.

The virus was discovered in 2001 and is associated with approximately 20,000 hospitalizations among children under 5 in the U.S. every year .

There are no specific antiviral treatments for the virus, meaning it aims to reduce symptoms and keep vital signs stable.

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