Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV): An Overview
IntroductionHuman Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory virus first identified in 2001. It belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family, closely related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). hMPV primarily infects the respiratory tract, causing symptoms that range from mild cold-like symptoms to severe respiratory illnesses, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals….