Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that primarily affects the respiratory system. Dutch researchers first discovered it in 2001, and it has since been identified as one of the leading causes of viral respiratory infections worldwide. The virus is part of the Paramyxoviridae family, closely related to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which also causes respiratory illness.

HMPV Virus: How It Spreads
HMPV spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. It can also spread by touching contaminated surfaces and the face, especially the mouth, nose, or eyes. The virus is most prevalent in the winter, when people are in closer contact indoors, creating an ideal environment for it to spread.

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