Dr Zachary Rubin took to TikTok to explain the testing process doctors use for human metapneumovirus (HMPV), amid a spike in cases of the illness.

As Welsh hospitals continue to face the onslaught of multiple viruses, Public Health Wales has released new statistics revealing the extent of infections

Bangladesh reported on Thursday its first fatality from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) when a woman died with multiple health complications.

A surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China is sparking concerns five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, drawing attention to another respiratory virus circulating in the population.

HMPV currently has no cure or vaccine and can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia and bronchitis. Renowned pulmonologists clarify common myths and answer frequently asked questions about the infection.

The first patient in Bangladesh diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus died while undergoing treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali, Directorate General of Health  Services confirmed the information on

Supporting your immune system through proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, and hygiene helps fight HMPV and other viruses. Practice these healthy habits to improve your body’s resilience and stay safe.

HEALTH Minister Terrence Deyalsingh has appealed to the public to not panic over the human metapneumovirus (hMPV), which has been part of the seasonal “flu” landscape with 34 confirmed cases

Hospitals in China, where the ongoing spread has originated, have been alerted as an increasing number of people have become infected with this virus.

Bangladesh reported on Thursday its first fatality from the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) when a woman died with multiple health complications. The deceased, Sanjida Akhter, died around 6:00 p.m. local time Wednesday in the capital Dhaka’s Infectious Diseases Hospital,

Shares of iSpecimen gained after securing suppliers for the flu-like human metapneumovirus, a virus which causes upper respiratory infections. The stock rose 22%, to $3.50, in after-hours trading Thursday. Shares ended the regular session 8% higher, at $2.85, putting them down 71% over the last year.

Learn why HMPV cases are rising across Asia and how this common respiratory virus could impact vulnerable populations. Key insights for healthcare professionals.