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| Doctors have recommended following hygiene guidelines like Corona to prevent HMPV. |
A fresh danger Outbreaks of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) have grown in China and Japan. This influenza-like virus has already afflicted a large number of people. According to medical professionals, the virus has the potential to become just as harmful as Corona.
Many specialists worry that in 2025, a new outbreak similar to Corona might appear. Nevertheless, it is impossible to predict with certainty which disease would spread like wildfire. However, they are concerned about the HMV outbreak.
"Another epidemic is feared," stated Michael Head, a leading researcher at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom. However, the early outbreak has been dubbed Disease X because it is still unclear which disease would manifest as an epidemic.
Measles, cholera, avian flu, and scabies are among the approximately eleven diseases that have been identified as possible epidemics. Meanwhile, public health specialists and doctors are concerned about recent HMPV outbreaks.
Similar to the HMPV outbreak, a few films shared on Chinese social media depict hospital overcrowding during the Corona outbreak. In Japan, the situation is the same.The nation's media reports that this season, more than seven lakh people have contracted colds.
According to Michael Head, "deadly contagion will be the key feature of future pandemics." Mortality among humans
China's current situation
Despite the growing awareness of HMPV in China, neither the Chinese government nor the World Health Organization have issued any warnings. According to various media outlets, given the rate at which the virus is spreading, the nation may declare a state of emergency at any time.
The nation's most vulnerable groups are children and the elderly. People who have already experienced respiratory issues are particularly susceptible to this new virus's attack.
The virus can cause hospitalization even when it begins with symptoms of a normal cold, such as fever, stuffy nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Asthma, pneumonia, ear infections, and bronchitis might occasionally result from the severity of the infection.
India is on alert
In order to prevent the HMPV virus from spreading from China to India like Corona, the nation is already on alert. The director general of India's health department, Atul Goyal, stated that going forward, no respiratory issue should be undervalued. It is important to see a doctor right once if such issues arise.
"At this time, there is nothing to be afraid of," Goyal added. It looks like the typical flu at first. We haven't received any alarm messages yet. Doctors and hospitals, however, have been told to handle any circumstance.
Prevention and Remedies
There is currently no vaccination for the HMPV virus, despite the fact that it was initially identified roughly 20 years ago. According to medical professionals, this virus can be avoided with the same procedures that were used to treat Corona.
Physicians recommended avoiding contact with the mouth and nose with dirty hands, washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, and keeping a safe distance from infected individuals in order to prevent HMPV.
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