7 hours agoWhat is HMPV virus spreading to China?
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(a year ago)The rise in cases with the metaponovius (HMPV) in China has sparked fear of spreading this virus to other countries as well. Kosovo's National Public Health Institute announced on Monday the country's citizens with essential information on this issue, aimed at increasing preventative care measures. The institute did not show if in Kosovo [...]
Kosovo's National Public Health Institute announced on Monday the country's citizens with essential information on this issue, aimed at increasing preventative care measures. The institute did not show whether there are cases of HMPV in Kosovo.
Human metaphneumovosis (HMPV) is the respiratory virus, which causes symptoms similar to flu and cold, but it can increase the risk or cause more complications, such as bronze or pneumonia, especially among the elderly and young children.
The disease is of the same family as the cynic virus (RSV) and has emerged since 2001, when it was first identified in the Netherlands.
This virus spreads during cold seasons.
Why the HMPV news?
In China it has been reported increasing cases of the HMPV virus in recent weeks.
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has warned its citizens to care for hygiene and health.
She has also rejected online claims that hospitals are filled with patients and that she fears a similar pandemic like that of COVID-19.
Who is threatened by this virus?
HMPV symptoms are similar to those of flu or cold.
Heavy cases may result from bronk or pneumonia, especially among babies, the elderly, and people with weakened immunity.
People with lung problems, such as asthma, chronic pulmonary obstructural disease (COPD) or emphysema, are at greater risk for more serious consequences.
How does it spread?
HMPV is likely to spread from the infected person to others through coughing and sneezing; close personal contact, such as kissing, touching or shaking hands, touching objects or surfaces that have the virus on them; and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes.
How to prevent HMPV spread?
To prevent spread and reduce the risks posed by respiratory pathogens, simple measures must be followed.
These measures include staying at home when you are sick, following medical advice on care, wearing masks in spaces filled with people, or in poor ventilation, care that when coughing, and sneezing cover your mouth and nose with broken hair or elbow.
Regular washing of hands, avoiding eye contact, nose, or mouth is also helpful in preventing contact with the virus.
Currently, there is no specific treatment or vaccine for HMPV, and medical care is largely symptoms, and the virus usually passes itself. /Radio Europe Free
