இந்தியாவில் HMPV தொற்று- புதிய அறிவிப்பு

இந்தியாவில் HMPV தொற்று- புதிய அறிவிப்பு 

Human Metapneumovirus  என்னும் HMPV தொற்று பாதிப்பு கர்நாடகாவில் இருவருக்கு உறுதியாகியுள்ளதாக ஒன்றிய அரசின் மருத்துவ ஆராய்ச்சி கவுன்சில் (ICMR) தகவல்.

பிறந்து 3 மாதமே ஆன குழந்தை மற்றும் 8 வயது குழந்தைக்கு தொற்று உறுதியாகியுள்ளது. பச்சிளம் குழந்தை டிஸ்சார்ஜ் செய்யப்பட்ட நிலையில், மற்றொரு குழந்தை சிகிச்சையில் உள்ளது.

இந்தியாவில் HMPV வைரஸ் பரவல் குறித்து ஒன்றிய அரசின் மருத்துவ ஆராய்ச்சி கவுன்சில் (ICMR) அறிக்கை

Update on HMPV

ICMR Detects Two Cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka through routine surveillance

Surveillance System Robust, No Unusual Surge in ILI or SARI cases in the country

New Delhi, 6th January, 2025

There have been media reports of some Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases detected in Karnataka. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country..

It is emphasized that HMPV is already in circulation globally, including in India, and cases of respiratory illnesses associated with HMPV have been reported in various countries. Furthermore, based on current data from ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) network, there has been no unusual surge in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases in the country.

The details of the detected HMPV cases are as under:

1. A 3-month-old female infant, who was diagnosed with HMPV after being admitted to Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru with a history of bronchopneumonia. She has been since discharged.

2. An 8-month-old male infant, who tested positive for HMPV on January 3, 2025, after being admitted to Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, with a history of bronchopneumonia. The infant is now recovering.

It is important to note that neither of the affected patients have any history of international travel.

Union Health Ministry is monitoring the situation through all available surveillance channels. ICMR will continue to track trends in HMPV circulation throughout the year. The World Health Organization (WHO) is already providing timely updates regarding the situation in China to further inform ongoing measures.

The recent preparedness drill conducted across the country has shown that India is well-equipped to handle any potential increase in respiratory illnesses and public health interventions can be deployed promptly if needed.