It’s barely a couple of years since the world became free of Corona virus and now comes a new threat in the form of HMPV virus, once again from China.
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Two cases have been reported in India and one of the infected is a 8-month old baby. The union health ministry has confirmed two cases of Human metapneumo virus (HMPV) in Karnataka.
A 3-month old baby and 8-month old baby were detected with carrying the virus in Kartaka, the government announced. Neither of 3-month girl baby nor the 8-month old boy baby have a history of international travel. However both of them were admitted due to bronchopnuemonia.
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The viruses were detected through routine checks for viral pathogens to monitor respiratory illnesses in the country. Samples have been sent to Pune to check if they match China Virus.
HMPV, however, is said to be an existing virus related to respiratory illness. It was discovered in 2001 and is related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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The virus can infect all ages, but has higher risk in infants, elderly and those with weak immune systems. The virus spreads through coughing, sneezing or coming into contact with infected people or surfaces.
Incidentally, the same was said about Corona virus initially. The health ministry maintains the HMPV variant of China is different.
The HMPV is said to be spreading globally and India is no exception said ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research).
So, once again it’s time to be careful and take precautionary measures to avoid a pandemic. The govt is already issuing dos and don’ts to contain the fear factor among people.
One needs to stay away from crowds, cover mouth and nose while sneezing, have adequate ventilation, eat nutritious food, drink lots of water, stay home if you are sick.
And what one should not do involves reusing tissues, sharing towels,etc, keeping off sick people, constant touching of eyes, nose and mouth, spitting in public places and self medication without consulting the doctor.
