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Human metapneumovirus

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a pre-existing negative sense RNA virus of the family Paramyxoviridae, manifesting lower respiratory tract infections in children and adults above the age of 65 years. It replicates in a gradient manner similar to other paramyxovirus and spreads through droplets (released during cough or sneeze) or direct contact with contaminated surfaces. This virus and its history of infections show a characteristic curve with time increasing periodically during the winter, like other respiratory infections such as influenza.

Source: Asian Journal of Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.71152/ajms.v16i3.4414

Authors: Arghyadeep Dutta, Abhibroto Karmakar, Baburajan Radha, Ruby Dhar, Arun Kumar, Subhradip Karmakar

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Respiratory viral infections research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200