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Cases of human metapneumovirus have been reported in China. This virus causes respiratory diseases. Children are more infected by it and especially cases of this virus are more in children younger than five years. Many media reports have claimed that a large number of children are getting infected due to human metapneumovirus in China. Although China has not confirmed these reports, but looking at the past history of viruses and diseases, it is feared that the situation in China is not good. Meanwhile, it is also being said that not only human metapneumovirus but cases of many other diseases have also been reported in China.
In view of the increasing threat of the virus in China, the Union Health Ministry in India is also on alert regarding this disease. The ministry has asked the National Center for Disease Control to keep an eye on this virus. Meanwhile, an update has been received from an agency associated with WHO that cases of human metapneumovirus have increased in China during 16-22 December, but meanwhile cases of rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have also been registered there. All these viruses cause respiratory diseases and their cases are seen more in children. Let’s know about these diseases. First of all, let’s talk about RSV infection.
What is RSV infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a type of virus that causes respiratory disease. This virus mainly affects infants and young children. The most common symptom of RSV is cough, which is often accompanied by mucus. In severe cases, this virus can cause breathing problems. It starts with high fever. This virus is decades old and its cases keep coming in many countries.
What is rhinovirus
Rhinovirus is also very much like RSV virus. It is also called (RV). This virus also causes cold and can cause infection. Cases of this virus are more common in winter season. Rhinovirus can also cause lung infection in severe cases.
