IEDCR confirms HMVP case in Bangladesh
A case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been detected in Bangladesh, according to the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research.
A woman from Bhairab in Kishoreganj was confirmed to have contracted the virus, the IEDCR revealed on Sunday.
The IEDCR director Professor Tahmina Shirin said, ‘Every year, a few cases of HMPV infection are identified. This virus is not new; it has been detected in various countries including in Bangladesh.’
On January 8, a press briefing by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) highlighted a rising prevalence of HMPV in China following the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking global concerns over a potential health crisis.
Professor Tahmina said although the virus was not new, increased awareness and surveillance were necessary to monitor its impact.
HMPV is known to cause respiratory infections, particularly among children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems.
