Human metapneumovirus has been quietly spreading, with over a thousand cases diagnosed in the last two weeks.
Cases of human metapneumovirus are rising in New South NSW, with over 1000 cases detected two weeks in a row.
Human metapneumovirus - also known as hMPV - is surging in NSW and experts say it could be on the rise in other states.What is hMPV? Young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are most susceptible to severe cases.There were 1008 cases the week ending 10 September, up from 648 the week before.
"However, since the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic, seasonality and distribution patterns for common respiratory viruses have been altered and there has been increased detection as well."Similar to other viruses and respiratory illnesses, the severity of hMPV can vary. "For most teenagers and adults the infection is severe, it's not like just a little runny nose, you have a cough and it can move into your lower airways and that's where you would have severe disease," he said.Eden said the virus is likely circulating in other states, particularly along the east coast.
"Also consider getting a full respiratory virus PCR panel via a laboratory to identify what you are infected with."Eden said those with severe cases can be treated in hospital, while mild cases can be managed from home.
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