An 80-year-old man tested positive for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat on Thursday, officials said. The patient is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital and he does not have any travel history abroad,

"It is emphasized that HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses associated with HMPV have been reported in various countries. Furthermore, based on current data from ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) network,

The flu-like virus can lead to serious illness among vulnerable groups, such as young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

HMPV is a respiratory disease that causes flu or cold-like symptoms. However, it can increase risks or lead to more serious complications like bronchitis or pneumonia, particularl

Seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been detected in India, with two each in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, and one in Gujarat.

India has seen a sudden spike in HMPV cases, with seven infections reported so far across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The first case was detected in an eight-month-old infant in Bengaluru.

After three cases of human metapneumovirus (HMOV) were reported in Karnataka and Ahmedabad, concerns have been rising among Indians, with many panicking and comparing the outbreak to that of COVID-19.