INCREASING CASES OF HUMAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS IN INDIA RAISE ALARM BELLS

Recent studies indicate a substantial surge in occurrences of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) within India. This {respiratory{virus, which typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, can pose a serious threat for young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. The increasing prevalence of HMPV is troubling for health offic