HMPV Infection:  China's dangerous virus spreading, 2-month child in Gujarat infected with HMPV

HMPV Symptoms In Infants: The infection of the HMPV virus, which is spreading panic in China, has started spreading rapidly in India as well. Earlier its symptoms were confirmed in an 8 and 3-month-old child in Bangalore. Now the report of a 2-month-old child in Ahmedabad has also come positive. After which he is being treated in a private hospital.

However, health experts have already proved about this virus that young children and adults above 60 years of age are at the highest risk. But what is the reason behind its infection in newborns? Here we are telling you the answer to this question-

HMPV virus enters the lungs

HMPV virus affects the lungs the most because it is present in the air. Its infection starts in the upper and lower respiratory tract. Sometimes this virus also starts spreading in the ears.

Cause of HMPV virus infection in children

The cause of HMPV virus infection in newborns is a weak immune system. Actually, the immune system of infants is weak at the time of birth and they are unable to make enough antibodies to fight the infection. Apart from this, the respiratory tract of infants is already delicate, due to which the virus easily affects them. The reason for the increased risk of this virus in older people is also considered to be the weakening of the immune system over time.

Symptoms of HMPV seen in newborns

Generally, the initial symptoms of HMPV infection include mild fever, cough, and runny nose. Apart from this, infants show symptoms like Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) or bronchitis with deep cough, rapid breathing, and chest tightness, which can make their condition serious.

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