Brief idea about HMPV virus?
The HMPV virus is now in the news all over the world. Currently, there is a fear among all of us that the days of lockdown, isolation, wearing masks, patients admitted to the hospital ICU and even running around the hospital will come again.
For those who are thinking these thoughts. It is being said - there is no reason to think like this. Because researchers have long proven that this virus cannot or does not spread any epidemic. It is not a new virus either.
To say that this virus will not spread an epidemic - for some people, this virus can definitely cause an epidemic. For example, for children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, this virus can definitely cause an epidemic.
Another name for this virus is Human Metapneumovirus, which we call (HMBV) for short.
What is the full form of the HMPV virus?
It is a virus of the Pneumoviridae group. The virus causes respiratory tract inflammation or cold-like disease. It was first detected in the Netherlands in 2001. However, the virus is currently spread all over the world. Its outbreak is low and has not yet gained much importance.
How is the HMPV virus spread?
People who are already infected with this virus can be infected with the virus through their laughter or cough, or by shaking hands and hugging with an infected person. Also, especially if the germs get on your hands in some way, this virus can also enter the respiratory tract through the nose.
Symptoms of the HMPV virus?
Cold, cough, continuous runny nose, shortness of breath, sore throat, frequent sneezing, low-grade fever.
How to stay free from HMPV?
Wash your hands with soap every two hours, use a mask regularly, cover your nose and mouth when someone sneezes or coughs, cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough, avoid touching your nose, mouth, and eyes repeatedly, use a mask when going to the hospital, and do not take any children with you.
For whom can HMPV cause an epidemic?
Young children, those under 5 years of age. Elderly people over 50 to 55 years of age. Those who have been suffering from many diseases for a long time and have low immunity in the body. People taking chemotherapy. People who have been infected with the virus before or have asthma and people who smoke regularly.
At this stage of learning about the HMPV virus, you must think that if you get vaccinated like Corona, you will get rid of this virus forever.
But the sad thing is - no vaccine has been released for the HMPV virus so far.
How to identify whether a person has HMPV? To do this, you need to collect a sample from the inside of the nose and test it through the RTPCR method to identify whether you have been infected with this virus.
Finally - even if this virus is not dangerous for you, it can definitely be dangerous for someone in your family. So remember, whether the disease is small or big. We do not want any disease. So be aware - save yourself and save your family.
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