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Human metapneumovirus (HMPV): Symptoms and prevention
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Is human metapneumovirus a new virus?
What are the symptoms of a human metapneumovirus infection?
How does human metapneumovirus spread?
How common is human metapneumovirus?
Who is at high risk of serious illness with human metapneumovirus?
Can getting human metapneumovirus cause other health complications?
How can I prevent a human metapneumovirus infection?
How is human metapneumovirus infection diagnosed?
What is the treatment for human metapneumovirus?
Is human metapneumovirus dangerous?
Is human metapneumovirus a new virus?
What are the symptoms of a human metapneumovirus infection?
How does human metapneumovirus spread?
How common is human metapneumovirus?
Who is at high risk of serious illness with human metapneumovirus?
Can getting human metapneumovirus cause other health complications?
How can I prevent a human metapneumovirus infection?
How is human metapneumovirus infection diagnosed?
What is the treatment for human metapneumovirus?
Is human metapneumovirus dangerous?
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Human metapneumovirus, also called HMPV, is a virus that can infect the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system.
An HMPV infection can make you feel like you have a cold. It may cause illnesses such as croup or pneumonia. Most people get better quickly. But for some, HMPV can cause serious illness.
People who have a weakened immune system or other medical conditions, or who are very young or old, are more likely to get seriously sick from HMPV.
