Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.

Have you seen reports about a “new” virus spreading in China? HMPV was first identified in 2001. Here are the symptoms it ...

News of a respiratory virus spreading in China and footage of crowded hospitals has predictably led to panic among the people ...

“In transplant recipients, particularly kidney and lung transplant patients, HMPV can cause significant morbidity.

As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of attention – and ...

The National Health and Research Council defines Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) as “a respiratory virus that causes a mild ...

The Department of Health (DOH) clarified on Wednesday, Jan. 8, that the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is neither a "new ...

India TV’s claims that HMPV is a mysterious virus, or speculation that a new virus may have arisen out of China, are false.

Mumbai has reported its first case of HMPV, taking the total number in India to eight. While the Centre has urged citizens not to panic, rumours are abuzz. How can we protect ourselves in case of an ...

Barbados health authorities say they have no credible information suggesting an outbreak of respiratory illness in China ...

A handful of cases of the Human Metapneumovirus have been confirmed in India but officials say there's no cause for alarm, ...