Three-Year-Old Boy From Chhattisgarh Diagnosed With HMPV, Under ICU Observation: Report

India has recorded more than 15 HMPV cases since its outbreak in December. According to recent new reports, a three-year-old child has been diagnosed with the infection on Friday and it now admitted to a hospital in Chhattisgarh.

This is Chhattisgarh’s first HMPV case since December. The three-year-old boy hails from the neighbouring Korba district. Health officials reported that he was admitted to a private hospital to get treatment for cough and cold on January 27. However, he was later diagnosed with HMPV infection after his swab samples were sent to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur for examination.

After all these tests were conducted, health officials confirmed that the child has HMPV and he has now been moved to an ICU. He has currently been kept under isolation, said officials.

As pre reports from health experts at the hospital, the child has not shows any signs of improvement since the time he was admitted. Officials are now considering moving hum to AIIMS Raipur for further treatment.

Symptoms of HMPV infection are quite similar to other ordinary infections like cold or influenza, however, HMPV could trigger more severe respiratory problems unlike other infections.

Health experts note that the symptoms that we ordinary citizens should watch out for are: fever, sore throat, cough, breathing difficulties, runny nose, body aches, and headache. This infection does not have a specific treatment of medicine yet but doctors typically treat it with symptomatic treatment where they prescribe OTC medicines, inhalers, etc.

There are also some ways to prevent HMPV infection. According to WHO, you should wear masks outdoors, wash hands on a regular basis, maintain a balanced and health diet, exercise and keep your immunity intact. If done correctly, these steps can prevent a person from catching the infection.

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