low risk
Human Metapneumovirus
hMPV
When to seek urgent care: Seek care if breathing difficulty
Key facts
Family
Pneumoviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Mild
Incubation
3-6 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
2,849
Symptoms
CoughFeverNasal congestionWheezing
Transmission
Respiratory dropletsContact
Prevention
Hand hygieneSurface cleaning
Treatment
Supportive care
Related viruses (same family)
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