HMPV virus is spreading rapidly in China. (symbolic photo)
Cases of virus like Corona spread in China have now started appearing in India also. After Karnataka, now a 2 month old child in Ahmedabad, Gujarat has also been found positive with HMPV virus. The child is undergoing treatment in a private hospital. Let us tell you, before this in Karnataka
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The child has been admitted to the hospital for 15 days. Dr. Nirav Patel of Orange Hospital, Chandkheda, while talking to Divya Bhaskar, said that the child’s family is originally from Rajasthan. This two-year-old child was admitted to the hospital 15 days ago due to ill health. The child had cold and high fever. Initially he was also kept on ventilator for five days. In several subsequent tests, the child was found to be positive with the HMPV virus. The child’s health is stable now, there is no need to panic.
However, in this regard, the Health Department of Gujarat Government says that we have not tested it in our lab. The report of this case has come to light in a private hospital.
Gujarat Health Minister Hrishikesh Patel.
This virus is there since 2001: Hrishikesh Patel Regarding HMPV virus, Gujarat Health Minister Hrishikesh Patel said that this virus is an old virus of the year 2001. Its prevalence is more in China. That’s why suddenly more cases are being reported there. Its symptoms are mild compared to Covid. We are making arrangements to test for this virus in the hospital itself.
This virus shows symptoms like common cold and flu.
The Health Department of Gujarat Government has issued special guidelines on HMPV virus. Health department experts say that HMPV is another respiratory virus and currently a case of it has been reported in Gujarat, children and the elderly need to be most careful.
This virus shows symptoms like common cold and flu and one should not touch eyes, nose and ears if not necessary. Also, avoid going to public places in case of cold and cough and get enough sleep for strong immunity. It is also advised to drink more water and eat nutritious food and avoid contact with belongings of an infected person.