China, human metapneumovirus

Fact Check: Human metapneumovirus in China is not ‘new,’ no state of emergency declared
A recent increase in cases of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China has been misrepresented on social media as evidence of a new virus spreading in the country with some posts claiming it prompted China to declare a state of emergency.
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
Human Metapneumovirus that raises alarms: should we really worry about the virus spreading in China?
The increase in cases of this pathogen in China resurrects old fears. Experts include it in the package of known winter viruses. China has done it again. The announcement of an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has raised alarms,
China’s latest virus surge is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has also seen spikes in the U.S. Here are the symptoms and whether it could be the next pandemic
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HMPV Q&A: Cases of human metapneumovirus are surging in China. What is it?
Most HMPV infections are mild, resembling bouts of the common cold. But severe cases can result in bronchitis or pneumonia, particularly among infants, older adults and immunocompromised people. Patients with pre-existing lung conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema, are at higher risk of severe outcomes.
HMPV is no ‘mysterious China virus’
India TV’s claims that HMPV is a mysterious virus, or speculation that a new virus may have arisen out of China, are false.
WHO says respiratory virus hMPV in China is 'common,' not a threat
HMPV is attracting a lot of interest because it is not a household name, but it was discovered in 2001, WHO spokeswoman Margaret Harris said in Geneva.
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HMPV: national lab head weighs in on the virus spreading in China
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