New lung virus spreads widely in China

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2025/01/05

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arab Weather - Chinese authorities have imposed new emergency measures after recording a widespread outbreak of a new virus known as human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which comes five years after the outbreak of the Corona pandemic . It is noted that cases are largely concentrated in the northern provinces, especially among children.

Nature and effects of HMPV virus

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus affects the upper and lower respiratory tract and is dangerous for children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
This virus was first discovered in 2001 and belongs to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) family.

Symptoms and incubation period

The symptoms of the virus are similar to those of a cold, flu, or even Corona , and include:

Symptoms may progress to include bronchitis or hypoxia, resulting in blue discoloration of the skin, especially in infants. The incubation period lasts from 3 to 6 days, and the duration of the illness varies depending on the severity of the condition.

Modes of transmission

The virus is transmitted through:

HMPV prevention

To protect against infection, it is recommended to:

Treatment and management of infected cases

There is currently no treatment or vaccine for this virus, but symptoms can be relieved with medical care. Most children recover within one to two weeks, but some severe cases may require hospitalization.

See also:

The difference between coronavirus, influenza, seasonal allergies and the common cold

First severe bird flu case recorded in the United States

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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