Pandemic 2.0? India Detects First Positive HMPV Case in Bengaluru In a development that has sparked concern among health experts, India recently detected its first positive case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru. While not a new virus globally, this detection has raised alarms about the potential for another health crisis reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know about HMPV and its implications What is HMP V? Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus first identified in 2001 in the Netherlands. It belongs to the same family as the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and is known to cause respiratory infections, particularly in children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The symptoms of HMPV infections range from mild cold-like issues to severe respiratory complications such as pneumonia. How Was It Detected in India? Bengaluru, known as the technology hub of India, became the epicenter of this medical discovery when a pa...

Along with 24-year-old pregnant woman and 34 Others has been tested positive for Zika virus in india UPDATE :- Kerala reports 5 new Zika virus infections total count in the state stands at 35. more people have tested for the Zika virus. All cases have emerged from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala A cluster of Zika virus has been identified within a three kilometer radius of Anayara in Thiruvananthapuram and steps are being taken for extermination of mosquitoes in the area to prevent its spread to other places, health minister Veena George said Kerala confirms the presence of the mosquito-borne ZikaVirus infection for the very first time.Kerala has been put on alert after the first incident of the Zikavirus was found in a pregnant woman in Thiruvananthapuram. As the COVID19Pandemic continue to rage in Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George on Thursday said ZikaVirus cases have been detected in the state.  A 24-year-old pregnant woman has tested positive for Zika virus in Kerala. There...