Human metapneumovirus infection

Definition:

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an emerging human respiratory pathogen first reported in 2001. hMPV is widely distributed that nearly all individuals have been exposed to the virus by age of 5 years. It causes mild to severe cough, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia and these symptoms cannot be distinguished from those caused by the respiratory syncytial virus, influenza and parainfluenza viruses.

References:

[1]. William A Alto, et al. Human metapneumovirus: a newly described respiratory tract pathogen. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2004 Nov-Dec;17(6):466-9. [Content Brief]

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