A pharmacist outlines the key symptoms of HMPV, a highly contagious virus that is reportedly overwhelming parts of northern China. Images circulating online show overcrowded hospitals with masked patients. While Beijing downplays the situation, data confirms HMPV is also spreading in the UK, with a positivity rate of 4.9%. Ireland stopped tracking HMPV in October 2024 due to concerns about testing accuracy.
A pharmacist has outlined the key symptoms of HMPV , a highly contagious virus that has reportedly overwhelmed parts of northern China in recent weeks.
In Ireland, HMPV was being tracked as part of routine surveillance, but testing was stopped in October 2024 over concerns about accuracy. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre explained: "As of 14/10/2024 HPSC has ceased reporting on detections of hMPV from virological surveillance of sentinel and non-sentinel specimens. This is due to an increased risk of false positive results from the routine respiratory panel.
HMPV typically causes mild, flu-like symptoms, but in some cases, it can lead to serious respiratory complications. A top pharmacist has explained the key symptoms to watch out for and how to help stop it spreading, Surrey Live reports.
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