Generally, healthcare providers will diagnose HMPV based on your symptoms, taking into account your medical history. A swab ...

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Dr Zachary Rubin took to TikTok to explain the testing process doctors use for human metapneumovirus (HMPV), amid a spike in cases of the illness.

While RSV is well-studied and widely recognised, HMPV remains underdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms with other respiratory viruses and limited access to diagnostic tools like PCR tests.

The best way to determine if you have Covid or HMPV is to take a Covid lateral flow test which is available to purchase at supermarkets, pharmacies and online, or are available for free from your ...

How to get a test for HMPV In most cases, HMPV symptoms are mild and will fade in a week. Those who are otherwise healthy and only experiencing mild conditions are unlikely to need to visit a GP.

The latest report from the UK’s Health and Security Agency indicates an uptick in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, rising to 4.9 per cent. The highest positivity was seen in those aged 80 years and ...

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Stay updated on live HMPV virus cases state-wise reports and health ministry guidelines Learn about human metapneumovirus and how to stay protected effectively ...

Most people are unlikely to be tested for HMPV unless they are presenting with serious symptoms and go to the doctor, who then would test for it. “Currently about 4 per cent of people being ...

However, it is higher than the rate of positive Covid tests, which stands at just over 2 per cent. open image in gallery There was an uptick of HMPV cases in late 2024 (Getty Images) The latest ...