Two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have been reported in Karnataka, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
The cases were identified during routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens as part of ICMR’s nationwide efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses. This marks the first case reported in India as China witnesses a surge in infections.
However, data from ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) show no unusual surge in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases in the country.
