Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections (ALRTIs) in children under five and poses a persistent threat to child health worldwide.

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.

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Mild cases of HMPV usually last a few days to a week, and many people recover by themselves within two to five days. “It will present in the same way as flu, sars-cov-2, RSV, so the same advice ...

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In China, RSV accounted for an estimated 3.5 million ALRTI cases and up to 950,000 hospitalizations in 2019—nearly one-quarter of the global burden. While most cases are mild, ...

The human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, is reportedly surging in China, raising questions about what the illness is and if it's a concern to those in the U.S.. Officials in India have also ...

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