Assam: Two fresh cases of HMPV detected in Guwahati
Both the patients are undergoing treatment at a private hospital here.

GUWAHATI: Two fresh cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been confirmed in a private hospital Guwahati on Tuesday.
A 75-year-old woman has been detected with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Assam’s capital city guwhati. She has been put in isolation, and her condition is stable an official of the health facility said on Tuesday.
Her 80-year-old husband, who is exhibiting similar symptoms and required intermittent oxygen support, his test results also confirmed HMPV positive. Both the patients are undergoing treatment at a private hospital here.
Also Read- Meghalaya: Curfew In Mawkynrew Village of East Khasi Hills
Earlier, a 10-month-old child was the first one to be detected with HMPV infection in the state this season. Hailing from Lakhimpur, the child was treated at the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh earlier this month.
Also Read- Assam: Woman gave birth to a baby at Guwahati Railway station
Human metapneumovirus is one of the many respiratory viruses that can cause infections in people of all ages, particularly during the winter and early spring months.
HMPV is a respiratory virus known to affect individuals of all ages, particularly during winter and early spring. Symptoms are often mild and resemble those of the common cold, including coughing, nasal congestion, and fever.
Also Read- Assam Police chief G P Singh appointed DG CRPF
In most cases, the infection is self-limiting and requires minimal medical intervention. However, the elderly, infants, and individuals with weakened immune systems may experience more severe symptoms.
The state health department is yet to release a detailed advisory regarding HMPV but is expected to enhance surveillance and awareness efforts.
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) was first identified in 2001 and is considered a significant cause of respiratory illnesses worldwide. Like its relative, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), it primarily spreads through respiratory droplets, direct contact with infected surfaces, or close interaction with infected individuals.