Human metapneumovirus

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Human metapneumovirus; RNA virus; Respiratory infection; Pneumovirus; Inflammation; Cytokines

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.

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2025-03-01

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Arghyadeep Dutta, Abhibroto Karmakar, Baburajan Radha, Ruby Dhar, Arun Kumar, & Subhradip Karmakar. (2025). Human metapneumovirus. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 16(3), 142–146. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info./index.php/AJMS/article/view/74957

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Vol. 16 No. 3 (2025)

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Mini-Review Articles

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