Keeping Tab On Number Of HMPV Cases “Meaningless”: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist

Keeping Tab On Number Of HMPV Cases “Meaningless”: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist

New Delhi: Only 3% of the people who are tested for Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illnesses (SARI) are found infected with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has triggered concerns five years after COVID-19 first emerged, former World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan has said. In an exclusive interview with NDTV,…

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Fight HMPV With Hydration And Nutrition, Expert Says No Role For Antibiotics

Fight HMPV With Hydration And Nutrition, Expert Says No Role For Antibiotics

New Delhi: There is no role of antibiotics in treating the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness currently seeing an uptick in the country, said former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria, on Tuesday asking people to maintain proper hydration, and eat nutritious food. Speaking to IANS, Guleria, Chairman, Institute of Internal Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep…

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Jharkhand Health Department Issues Alert As HMPV Cases Rise In Four States

Jharkhand Health Department Issues Alert As HMPV Cases Rise In Four States

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Health Department has issued an alert following the detection of Human Metapneumo Virus (HMPV) cases in four states and Health Minister Dr Irfan Ansari said that the state government is closely monitoring the situation and has directed officials to assess potential scenarios and remain prepared. “We have not yet received any guidelines…

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