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In Kol, baby was treated in intensive care 2 mths ago | Kolkata News Kolkata: The last known case of HMPV infection in Bengal, where the patient required intensive care, was two months ago. Kolkata: The last known case of HMPV infection in Bengal, where the patient required intensive care, was two months ago.

Sugary drinks blamed for millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases globally: Study A global study published in Nature Medicine revealed that sugary drinks are responsible for millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases annually. A global study published in Nature Medicine revealed that sugary drinks are responsible for millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases annually.

ET Explains: HMPV a known virus, no need to panic HMPV is not a new virus. Noted virologist Raman Gangakhedkar told ET that about 5-10% of all respiratory infections are caused by this virus during the winter season. "This virus has been circulating in India and there is no need to panic or stop air travel," he said. It is a RNA virus and it mutates rapidly. "So, it is yet not clear whether it is the same virus that has been reported in China," Gangakhedkar said. HMPV is not a new virus. Noted virologist Raman Gangakhedkar told ET that about 5-10% of all respiratory infections are caused by this virus during the winter season. "This virus has been circulating in India and there is no need to panic or stop air travel," he said. It is a RNA virus and it mutates rapidly. "So, it is yet not clear whether it is the same virus that has been reported in China," Gangakhedkar said.

Parents baffled after Bengaluru child rolls off bed, only to be found HMPV positive Bengaluru: What started as a minor fall at home for an eight-month-old infant has left his family grappling with unanswered questions about his health. Bengaluru: What started as a minor fall at home for an eight-month-old infant has left his family grappling with unanswered questions about his health.

City ramps up HMPV surveillance amid global concerns Kolkata: Even as health officials said there was no reason to panic over HMPV, the network of Virus Research and Diagnostic Labs (VRDL) in Bengal is m. Kolkata: Even as health officials said there was no reason to panic over HMPV, the network of Virus Research and Diagnostic Labs (VRDL) in Bengal is m.

Sugary drinks cause millions of diabetes and heart disease cases a year Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in Africa Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in Africa

Two surprising hand symptoms that point towards lung cancer Medical experts in the UK have discovered two lesser-known symptoms of lung cancer. These symptoms are finger clubbing and numbness or tingling in the Medical experts in the UK have discovered two lesser-known symptoms of lung cancer. These symptoms are finger clubbing and numbness or tingling in the

Sugary drinks tied to millions of diabetes, heart disease cases, study says Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption accounts for about 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease annually worldwide, a new study shows. Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption accounts for about 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease annually worldwide, a new study shows.

Human Metapneumovirus: let’s all calm down first For infectious disease specialists, HMPV is a well-known pathogen and has been circulating in most countries, including India, for quite some time For infectious disease specialists, HMPV is a well-known pathogen and has been circulating in most countries, including India, for quite some time

Human Metapneumovirus: let’s all calm down first For infectious disease specialists, HMPV is a well-known pathogen and has been circulating in most countries, including India, for quite some time For infectious disease specialists, HMPV is a well-known pathogen and has been circulating in most countries, including India, for quite some time

Sugary drinks tied to millions of diabetes, heart disease cases, study says Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption accounts for about 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease annually worldwide, a new study shows. Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption accounts for about 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease annually worldwide, a new study shows.

Human Metapneumovirus: let’s all calm down first For infectious disease specialists, HMPV is a well-known pathogen and has been circulating in most countries, including India, for quite some time For infectious disease specialists, HMPV is a well-known pathogen and has been circulating in most countries, including India, for quite some time

Try this 1-2-3 rule to cut down on drinking US Surgeon General recommends warning labels on alcoholic beverages to highlight their link to cancer. Following the 1-2-3 rule in alcohol consumption US Surgeon General recommends warning labels on alcoholic beverages to highlight their link to cancer. Following the 1-2-3 rule in alcohol consumption

HMPV not new virus in India: Health Ministry says as cases detected Global circulation of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) prompts vigilance in India, with health experts emphasizing no need for panic. Global circulation of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) prompts vigilance in India, with health experts emphasizing no need for panic.

HMPV not new virus, no reason to worry: Health minister JP Nadda Union health minister JP Nadda assures that the HMPV virus is not new and has been circulating since 2001. Despite rising cases in Karnataka and Gujar Union health minister JP Nadda assures that the HMPV virus is not new and has been circulating since 2001. Despite rising cases in Karnataka and Gujar

HMPV not new virus, no reason to worry: Health minister JP Nadda Union health minister JP Nadda assures that the HMPV virus is not new and has been circulating since 2001. Despite rising cases in Karnataka and Gujar Union health minister JP Nadda assures that the HMPV virus is not new and has been circulating since 2001. Despite rising cases in Karnataka and Gujar

JP Nadda on HMPV virus in India: 'Not a new virus, no cause for alarm' HMPV, which typically spreads via respiratory droplets, tends to be more active in colder months. Experts advise maintaining hygiene and consulting healthcare providers if severe symptoms develop. HMPV, which typically spreads via respiratory droplets, tends to be more active in colder months. Experts advise maintaining hygiene and consulting healthcare providers if severe symptoms develop.

HMPV virus: Who is at risk? Prevention tips as cases spike Major precautions to be taken are broadly the same as those followed during the COVID-19 pandemic Major precautions to be taken are broadly the same as those followed during the COVID-19 pandemic

'Don't compare HMPV with Covid': AIIMS Delhi Professor as four cases of HMPV detected in India So far, four cases of HMPV have been detected in the country — two in Bengaluru, one in Kolkata, and one in Gujarat. So far, four cases of HMPV have been detected in the country — two in Bengaluru, one in Kolkata, and one in Gujarat.

No HMPV case in Mumbai, asserts civic body; asks citizens to take precautions No HMPV case in Mumbai, asserts civic body; asks citizens to take precautions No HMPV case in Mumbai, asserts civic body; asks citizens to take precautions

HMPV cases in India: From Delhi to Karnataka, states issue advisory for virus; Check dos and don’ts States like Delhi and Karnataka have issued advisories to prevent the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which causes flu-like symptoms. Health authorities emphasize precautionary measures and state there is no cause for panic. Surveillance is in place, and citizens are urged to stay informed and practice good hygiene to minimize risks. States like Delhi and Karnataka have issued advisories to prevent the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which causes flu-like symptoms. Health authorities emphasize precautionary measures and state there is no cause for panic. Surveillance is in place, and citizens are urged to stay informed and practice good hygiene to minimize risks.

HMPV In India: Expert Answers FAQs About This Respiratory Infection Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that typically causes upper respiratory infections resembling the common cold. Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common respiratory virus that typically causes upper respiratory infections resembling the common cold.

For now, HMPV virus not a concern, expect limited impact, say market experts Today's market downward trend according to experts could have various other contributing factors. Today's market downward trend according to experts could have various other contributing factors.

Two-month-old baby infected with HMPV in Gujarat; ‘no need to panic,’ says health minister ‘There is no need for panic testing as the symptoms are the same as flu and the treatment is also meant to alleviate specific symptoms,’ said Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel ‘There is no need for panic testing as the symptoms are the same as flu and the treatment is also meant to alleviate specific symptoms,’ said Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel

Can antibiotics work against HMPV virus? Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, and antibiotics, designed Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, and antibiotics, designed