Cold is at its peak and problems like cough and cold are troubling people. A new trend is being seen around that people are having mild cough for a long time and then the tests reveal chest infection. But is this the possibility of some new threat? Some videos are going viral on social media purporting to be of a Chinese hospital, in which crowds of people are seen. According to reports, cases of hMPV virus are increasing very rapidly there. People fear that this may be the beginning of an epidemic like Corona.

4 symptoms of hMPV virus They are said to be major and are like ordinary flu. Center for Disease Control and Prevention According to this disease shows mild symptoms. But there is a fear among the people that it might change its form and become deadly like Corona. Therefore, there is no problem in taking precautions from now on.

Chinese media China Daily reports about the outbreak of the HMPV virus. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has Human Metapneumovirus Infection New cases have been reported. After this, the flu virus detection rate has also been increased.
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Hospital video going viral

What is HMPV virus?

Human metapneumovirus is called HMPV virus. it pneumonia causing virus Comes from a family of. It was first given this name in the year 2001. Due to this infection, people of any age can get upper and lower respiratory diseases.

Which people are at greater risk?

Three types of people are more at risk of HMPV virus. Such as small children, elderly people or people whose immune system is weak. Even in the cases found so far, it has been shown to make children more victims. Therefore these people need to be more careful.

Early symptoms of hMPV

Within 3 to 6 days of coming in contact with this infection Common and mild symptoms like cold and cough Are visible. But sometimes it takes serious forms, including bronchitis and pneumonia. Pneumonia occurs when the lungs fill with water.

Cough
Fever
nasal congestion
breathlessness

HMPV spreads from person to person

This virus also spreads from person to person, so do these things carefully.
being around a cough and cold patient
touching or caring for sick people
Touching the nose and mouth after touching any surface

No cure, only prevention

To detect this disease, nucleic acid amplification test or viral antigen detection test is done. There is no cure for hMPV virus yet, so its symptoms are only managed. In such diseases, prevention becomes most important.

Wash hands with soap for at least 20 seconds
Do not touch eyes, nose, mouth with unwashed hands
If possible, keep proper distance from sick people
Cover your mouth and nose when you have cough or cold.
wash hands frequently
stay home if sick
Take care of surrounding cleanliness

Are 4 viruses spreading in China?

Not one, but four virus outbreaks in China

According to social media and media reports, it is not only the HMPV virus that is spreading in China. In fact, there has also been a rise in the cases of Covid 19. Along with this, cases of influenza A and mycoplasma pneumonia are also increasing. Let us tell you that every year the cases of flu and viral infections increase rapidly in this season.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.

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People in India have mild cough, symptoms of hMPV virus spread in China are also the same, lungs will be filled with water.