What to know about HMPV, the respiratory virus with no cure surging across the US A respiratory virus without a specific treatment or vaccine is surging in several states across the U.S. Here's what we know about it.

What is HMPV? What we know about the respiratory virus with no cure surging across the US

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HMPV Detections Surge Across US: Should You Be Worried Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a virus which can cause respiratory illness, have been surging over the last few months. "Nationally, we are continuing to see elevated levels of HMPV, with concentrations higher than they were at this time last year," Alexandria Boehm, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University, told Newsweek. What Is HMPV? HMPV is in the pneumoviridae family like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and was first discovered in 2001. However, until very recently most of the respiratory infections in adults were attributed to influenza, Dr. Octavio Ramilo, chair in the Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, told Newsweek. He said that many surveillance studies used the term 'influenza like illness' or 'ILI' to follow the epidemiological trends. Ramilo said that it was initially described as causing the symptoms of respiratory tract infections similar to RSV in children, but soon it became "clear that it affects adults as well with significant impact on older adults, those with chronic conditions and those living in nursing homes." Symptoms of HMPV include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath, but for some symptoms may progress to bronchitis or pneumonia. There are also other complications...

HMPV Detections Surge Across US: Should You Be Worried
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Infographic titled 'What is HMPV?' with an illustration of a sick child in bed. Text explains that HMPV is a respiratory virus similar to RSV, causing symptoms like cough and fever. It spreads through droplets and contact, with cases peaking in winter and spring.

Infographic titled 'What does the wastewater data tell us?' shows two sections. A figure coughing represents HMPV trends in wastewater, indicating disease circulation. Another section highlights HMPV testing's specificity, differing from similar viruses like RSV. A person sneezing on a tissue conveys illness symptoms.

Infographic about HMPV risk and prevention. Highlights vulnerability of young children, elderly, and immune-compromised. Includes prevention tips like covering coughs and washing hands. Features a woman wearing a mask and links for more info.

A line graph showing aggregated concentrations of HMPV nationally. Levels are high and trends generally appear to be increasing.

Did you know? Human metapneumavirus (HMPV) was discovered in 2001. It’s estimated about 10-12% of respiratory illnesses in children are caused by #HMPV. WastewaterSCAN’s monitoring data help us see when infections are increasing in communities.

Learn more: wastewaterscan.org/en/pathogens#HMPV

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Human metapnuemovirus has been spreading around in Southern California. I’m saying this because the Transformers Convention is happening right now in Los Angeles. It’s a common virus that causes cold like symptoms. Stay safe. #tfconla #tfcon #hmpv #cdc

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HMPV, a 25 Year-Old Respiratory Virus, has Resurged and is Spreading with No Vaccine or Treatment

HMPV, a 25 Year-Old Respiratory Virus, has Resurged and is Spreading with No Vaccine or Treatment
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High concentrations of HMPV found in Stamford's wastewater | What you should know

High concentrations of HMPV found in Stamford's wastewater | What you should know
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A little-known virus is spreading in Northern California. Here’s what to know Human metapneumovirus, a little-known respiratory virus, is circulating in Northern California as flu and COVID cases decline.

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A little-known respiratory virus, human metapneumovirus, surging in Northern California An infectious diseases expert shares what you need to know about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), including symptoms, prevention and who is most at risk for serious illness.

A little-known respiratory virus, human metapneumovirus, surging in Northern California and making people very sick for weeks. #HMPV
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Highly contagious virus with no treatment is taking the West Coast by storm

Virus Alert: HMPV Spreads on West Coast!
Cold, flu & COVID overshadowed by highly contagious HMPV virus in $SNE's San Francisco, per wastewater data
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`In Northern California communities, high concentrations of HMPV have been detected in the wastewater, according to data from the WastewaterScan Dashboard, a public database that monitors sewage for infectious diseases.` […]

It's spreading fast, coast to coast, mask up and wash hands!

#HMPV, #RespiratoryVirus, #MaskUp

#HMPV, #Virus, #MaskUp

It's spreading fast, everywhere, but how much have you heard about it? Not much, right?

Mask up (it's a respiratory virus), wash hands, stay home if you've got it. If symptoms worsen, see your doctor immediately.

What to know about the virus with no vaccine, treatment hitting certain states Currently there is no vaccine to prevent this virus and no specific antiviral therapy to treat HMPV, according to the CDC.

What to know about the virus, human metapneumovirus or #HMPV, with no vaccine, treatment hitting certain states
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Before the pandemic hit in 2020, Americans were regularly exposed to seasonal viruses like HMPV and developed a degree of natural immunity, August said. That protection waned during the pandemic, as people stayed home or kept their distance from others. So when people resumed normal activities, they were more vulnerable to the virus. Unlike other viruses, there isn't a vaccine for human metapneumovirus. "That's why after the pandemic we saw record-breaking childhood viral illnesses because we lacked the usual immunity that we had, just from lack of exposure," August said. "All of that also led to longer viral seasons, more severe illness. But all of these things have settled down in many respects." In 2024, the national test positivity for HMPV peaked at 11.7% at the end of March, according to the National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System. The following year's peak was 7.15% in late April. So far this year, the highest test positivity rate documented was 6.1%, reported on Feb. 21 - the most recent date for which complete data are available. [Chart showing the regular infectiousness waves across seasons.]

Because dummies put vital health info behind a fucking paywall (a practice which should be outlawed), here’s the 411 on the seasonally high concentrations of human metapneumovirus, or #HMPV floating around (mostly) Northern California and a bit in Los Angeles, too.

Timely!

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Lesser-known virus rises in Northern California. What is human metapneumovirus? ...

Lesser-known virus rises in Northern California. What is human metapneumovirus?
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Human metapneumovirus, or #HMPV, has been steadily ticking upward since the start of winter,
data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.

The virus, first discovered in 2001,
can cause upper and lower respiratory illness in anybody,
but especially in young kids, older adults […]

A majority of Northern California communities have seen high concentrations of human metapneumovirus, or #HMPV, detected in their wastewater.

🎥 New data on #hMPV in patients with hematologic malignancies: @salmantongarcia.bsky.social highlights how the lack of prophylaxis & treatment increases hospitalizations, ICU needs, and mortality.
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A virus that isn’t COVID or the flu is pummeling Northern California Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, typically spreads during winter and spring.

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Preprint alert! First author @IvanaDaniels and team: Airway pH modulation with PHOH-001 (Gaston & Davis Labs, @WellsCenter @IUMedSchool) attenuates #hMPV infection in human airway epithelial cells.🫁🫁🦠 #Virology #Antivirals #Lung

Have a read, folks! 👀

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How do we use #wastewater to monitor infectious diseases like #influenza and #HMPV?

📅 Wastewater treatment plants send samples to our lab partner weekly
🧪 Samples are tested for a dozen infectious diseases
📊 Results are posted on our data dashboard

View the data here: data.wastewaterscan.org

Deze kaart laat het duidelijk zien.

De zachte, vochtige lucht is verdwenen. Zonder actieve bevochtiging blijft het binnenklimaat te droog.

Dit zijn de omstandigheden waarin luchtwegvirussen toeslaan. Neem het gebouwklimaat serieus.

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Er komt een vervolg op het winterweer dat luchtweginfecties in de hand werkt.

De lucht in gebouwen zal de komende dagen steeds droger worden, waardoor luchtbevochtiging noodzakelijk is.

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Er komt een vervolg op het winterweer dat luchtweginfecties, zoals influenza, in de hand werkt.

Door het winterweer zweven deze of één van de vele andere virussen door de gebouwde omgeving.

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Levels of #Flu B, #RSV, and #HMPV in wastewater samples collected nationwide are on the rise! In January 2026 we detected Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and HMPV in 99.8%, 44%, 92%, and 64% of samples, respectively. 📊

Check levels near you: data.wastewaterscan.org

New review article

Human #metapneumovirus prevention within reach: advances in vaccines and monoclonal antibodies

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💡 Ted van Essen & Sue Saville raised a crucial question: Can chatbots and AI help ensure people receive clear, reliable answers to their health concerns? 🎧 Explore this discussion in the bonus episode of #ESWIAirborne: shorturl.at/kQqKKT

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