Although it is not new, the authorities of the health area began to carry out an alert in the country for a virus that is currently spreading: it is known as Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).
The contagion is more recurrent since past weeks. Due to this situation they decided to activate more alarms, especially to the children and older people who are often the most vulnerable.
“It can cause upper and lower respiratory tract disease in people of all ages.especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems,” according to information provided by Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).
What are the symptoms of Human Metapneumovirus?
Difficulty breathing, cough, nasal congestion, fever. “At least two types of tests are performed to detect it: antigen and molecular,” according to data from the CDC.
“This disease is of avian origin and can lead to serious respiratory infections.. Not much is known about this virus, but it is known that it can cause lung infections and severe pneumonia (…)”, argued the general surgeon, Nuria Lawson, asserted Telemundo.
Focusing on the knowledge he possesses and the information he has, he said: “What’s more, believed to be the second leading cause of viral pneumonia in children”.
“CDC Reports Increased Spring Human Metapneumovirus Detection Across the United States,” so far.