Tag: HMPV
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Philippine Health Department Tracks 284 HMPV Cases in 2024 Amidst Respiratory Virus Surveillance
The Department of Health (DOH) in Manila disclosed on Wednesday that there have been 284 cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) recorded in 2024, making up 5.8% of the 4,921 samples that tested positive for respiratory viruses. The DOH is keeping a close watch on HMPV infections as part of the nation’s efforts to monitor respiratory…
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Philippines Sees 284 HMPV Cases in 2024 Amidst Ongoing Respiratory Virus Surveillance
The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines disclosed on Wednesday that there have been 284 cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) recorded throughout 2024, making up 5.8% of the 4,921 samples that tested positive for respiratory viruses. The DOH is keeping a close watch on HMPV infections as part of its broader respiratory illness monitoring…
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Filipino Community in Malaysia Advised to Stay Alert Amid Rising HMPV Cases
The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has issued a warning to Filipinos residing in Malaysia to be cautious due to an increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases. The embassy reported that Malaysia saw 327 cases of HMPV in 2024, up from 225 cases the year before. HMPV typically presents symptoms similar to a common cold,…
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