There is a stir in the whole world about HMPV at this time. At the same time, after getting some cases in india today, there is a round of discussions among the people. Meanwhile, ABP news spoke to the Dean of BHU Department of Microbiology. In 2020, even during the Covid period, a special lab was prepared by the Department of Microbiology BHU, through which people got tests and treatment during the Corona period.
Gopal Nath told that this is a virus that directly affects the lungs, it causes pneumonia. This is an old virus, it was first dictated in the netherlands 25 years ago, identified in syria 50 years ago. Therefore, it would not be right to associate it with Covid. Viruses used to change in Covid. Our public already has that antibody developed due to which serious infection should not occur. It can affect children below 5 years of age the most, apart from this, serious patients who are undergoing treatment.
Symptoms are similar to Corona but...
The professor said that all its symptoms are completely similar to Corona, which includes cold, sore throat, pneumonia, fever, rash. It can be recovered from. But one should not panic and make it like Corona. There is no need to panic at all, it will not cause much harm. He said that use a mask for protection, if you have such symptoms then isolate yourself. Apart from this, Dr. Gopal Nath also told why Corona spread so fast. Let us tell you that on Monday, january 6, three cases have been found across the country. Out of these, 2 are from karnataka and 1 is from Gujarat. In all the cases, the age of the victims is less than 1 year. At the same time, in one case of karnataka, the victim has been discharged from the hospital.
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