HMPV Virus In India Live | 2 HMPV Cases Reported In Bengaluru, 1 In Gujarat | China Virus | N18G

Three cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in India on Monday, amid a surge in such cases in China. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), two infants – eight-month-old and three-month-old tested positive for the virus in Bengaluru.

A third case was reported from Gujarat where a two-month-old child was diagnosed with the HMPV.


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Government's Health Advisory:

Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) : Preparedness in GNCTD
Advisory for CDMO, MD/MS :
A. Please ensure timely reporting of all ILI and SARI cases on IHIP –Portal

B. Proper line listing of all cases of SARI and Lab confirmed case of Influenza at IHIP-Portal

C. Patient safety Measures –Isolation of suspect cases and other measures to prevent spread of disease including all universal precautions while treating patients with ILI/SARI

D. Liasioning with private hospitals of their district with MSNH to ensure proper reporting and treatment

E. Ensure availability of following:-
1. Paracetamol, Antihistaminics, Bronchodilators, Cough syrups etc. for alleviating the symptoms in mild cases.
2. Availability of Oxygen and other support consumables
3. Capacity building- including hygiene/patient safety measures.
4. Identification of facilities to treat severe cases of SARI with support system capacity especially for ventilator support and awareness generation amongst the Medical/ paramedical staff.

F. The helpline no. of DGHS,HQ - 011-22307145 or 011-22300012 may be used for information purpose.

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