Several cases of the virus have recently been confirmed HMPV in Nuevo Leonso the news has shocked the general population.
According to the Secretary of Health of the State of Nuevo León,confirmed the presence of two cases of virus HMPV. The official explained that both patients were diagnosed at the end of 2024.
For his part, the Secretary of Health, David Kershenobich discarded one health alert in our country. In turn, the Chinese government has said that it keeps the situation regulated.
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Most common symptoms of the HMPV virus
The virus of HMPV It has symptoms very similar to those of the common cold, where the relatively most affected places in the body are the respiratory tract.
According to the portal Vircell, agency in charge of studying viruses and bacteria, points out that the most common symptoms are similar to common flusuch as the runny nose and inflammation of the airways.
On the other hand, the coughing and sneezing will be present in someone infected with the virus, and the use of face masks is recommended to prevent its spread in a closed or poorly ventilated environment.
According to the portal, the virus usually causes a mild respiratory illness. In the most serious cases, a pneumonia or bronchitisespecially in older adults and young children. In the case of newborns, the first symptom may consist of an period of absence of breathing (apnea).
The symptoms of someone infected by the virus will appear 3 to 7 days After the first contact and if you present any of the aforementioned problems, it is recommended to visit the doctor to an adequate assessment.
Is there a vaccine?
To date, there is no vaccine against the virus. HMPVHowever, there are preventive measures to avoid contagion, which include the use of face masks and constant hygiene.