Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has arrived in India. Seven cases were reported in two days. This virus from China has once again increased the population’s concern. In fact, the world has already witnessed the devastation of Covid-19. In such a situation, it is natural to be afraid of the new virus. However, health experts are calling not to panic too much about this virus. The Ministry of Health says that this virus is not as dangerous as Corona.
Even though this virus is not considered as dangerous as Corona, the symptoms of HMPV virus are almost similar to Corona. Both viruses attack the respiratory system of the infected person. In such a situation, how to identify whether the infected person has symptoms of corona or HMPV? Let us know.
What is the difference between HMPV and Corona?
Both HMPV and Corona are viruses. However, the two are very different. Corona was a new virus, due to which there was no immunity to fight it. However, HMPV is a virus from the paramyxovirus family, which is already present. It was identified in 2001. The most important thing is that the HMPV virus can only infect people with weak immunity or children under 5 years old. The same, corona virus Has the ability to infect even people with strong immunity.
Symptoms of HMPV virus
- have a fever
- cough and nasal congestion
- sore throat
- wheeze
- Risk of bronchitis or pneumonia if infection increases
corona symptoms
- boukhana food
- cough and nasal congestion
- sore throat
- wheeze
- loss of taste and smell of food
- red or itchy eyes
- Chest pain
- rashes on the body
how to identify
- Symptoms are mild in a person infected with the HMPV virus, but in the case of Corona, these symptoms can be quite severe. Taste and smell are lost in Corona, but this is not the case in HMPV.
- HMPV mainly affects young children or the elderly. On the contrary, Corona Covid-19 can infect people of all ages.
- Like Corona, HMPV can also be tested by RT-PCR. This is the most accurate method.
- A culture test can also be performed for its identification. The virus is identified by growing it in cell culture, which takes three to four days.
- The presence of the virus can also be detected by antibodies present in the blood.
Also read: Can HMPV be treated with antibiotics, how effective are these drugs against this virus?
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