29Photo1Video© news18.comFirst case of HMPV reported in India, 8-month-old tests positive in Bengaluru
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Bengaluru: An 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru has been diagnosed with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after being admitted to a private hospital with a persistent fever. The virus was confirmed during routine blood tests.
The Karnataka Health Department has not given any confirmation, but Department sources informed Zee news that they will send samples to Pune for finding out which varient of virus.
Also the 8 month old child has no travel history to China.
The HMPV virus detected in India is different. However, there is no clarity on whether the virus reported in China and the strain found here are related, we need to wait for confirmation before commenting a health source said.
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