Updated: January 6, 2025 11:34 PM IST 
New Delhi: 3 cases of HMPV virus reported in infants in India so far. Two cases have been reported from Bengaluru while one from Ahmedabad. Earlier, the Union health ministry had confirmed that the Indian Council of Medical Research has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens A three-month-old female infant with a history of bronchopneumonia was diagnosed with HMPV after being admitted to Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru. She has already been discharged, the ministry said.
An eight-month-old male infant with a history of bronchopneumonia tested positive for HMPV on January 3 after being admitted to Baptist Hospital. He is now recovering, it said. It is important to note that neither of the patients have any history of international travel, the ministry underlined.
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HMVP virus has been detected in Kolkata. The victim is a five-month-old baby. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
Hours after two HMPV cases were confirmed in Karnataka’s Bengaluru, a third suspected virus case has been detected in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
China has reportedly declared State of Emergency as Epidemic overwhelms hospitals and crematoriums. Multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19, are spreading rapidly across China.
Here are some of the symptoms of HMPV Virus: Cough, Fever, Runny or stuffy nose, Sore throat, Wheezing, Shortness of breath (dyspnea), Rash.
HMPV is an existing virus, it is not something new. The affected child has no travel history. Maybe, China has a new variant (strain): Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
The outbreak of the HMPV virus calls for immediate attention from the Centre. Drawing from our experience with COVID, it’s crucial to contain such cases early and be prepared to tackle what could potentially become another health emergency: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
A three-month-old female infant with a history of bronchopneumonia was diagnosed with HMPV after being admitted to Baptist Hospital in Bengaluru. She has already been discharged, the ministry said.
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