The number of HMPV patients is continuously increasing in China. So far, 5 cases have also been reported in India. Now you must be wondering, do the people suffering from this virus in India have any travel history? For your information, let us tell you that this is not the case at all. This is not a new virus for the world or for India, but it was discovered in 2001 itself. But the most surprising thing is that even after 24 years, no vaccine against this disease has yet been developed. Tell us everything about this disease and its vaccine.
Why wasn’t the HMPV vaccine talked about for 24 years?
After the outbreak of HMPV virus in China, five cases were detected in India till Monday, i.e. January 6. But in the meantime, another worry is emerging, namely that this could take the form of an epidemic like that of Covid. HMPV was first discovered in 2001. Although it was discovered 24 years ago, its vaccine has not yet been manufactured. The new guideline from the Directorate of Medical Education, Karnataka states that there is no specific antiviral treatment or vaccine against HMPV. Why are these symptoms similar to a normal cold and cough?
The Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) also noted that there is currently no effective vaccine or drug against HMPV. The symptoms of this disease also vary from person to person. According to the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dutch researchers first discovered HMPV in nasopharyngeal aspirate samples in 2001. The first symptoms of this disease are respiratory illness, an accumulation of mucus or phlegm in the upper part of a child’s throat.
HMPV has spread in these states of India
corona virus So, this flu also spread to 5 countries in one month. It is spreading rapidly to countries neighboring China. So far, 6 cases have been reported in India. 2 cases were reported in Karnataka, 1 in Gujarat, 1 in Kolkata and 2 in Chennai. Its symptoms are very similar to those of Corona.
“Healthy children are at less risk”
Doctor Nirav Patel further said that after being on a ventilator for around five days, his condition improved a lot. The child is now fit to go outside. In fact, he was a newborn and he already had lung problems. This is why this child was affected. However, if healthy children get an infection, there is no need to panic.
“Elderly people and children need to be more careful”
Former AIIMS director Randeep Guleria said, “There is nothing dangerous in it. It is not a new virus. However, elderly people and children need to be more careful because they have low immunity and get infected quickly. There are more cases.” winter, because this virus stays in the air for a long time, so people need to be more careful in winter. If children have a fever, parents should not send them to school.
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