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What do I need to know about HMPV?

2025/1/16
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Brian Goldman: 我主要想了解关于人偏肺病毒的知识,因为最近媒体对此关注很多,尤其是在中国出现了一些病例,这让人们担心是否会再次发生疫情。我想知道我们应该如何正确地认识和应对这种病毒。 Sachin Takaya: 作为一名传染病专家,我认为媒体对人偏肺病毒的关注有些过头了。在传染病领域,它并不算什么大问题,但媒体却把它炒作得很厉害。它实际上已经存在了几十年,只是在2001年才有了正式名称,它像其他感冒病毒一样季节性地传播。目前在中国发生的事情并没有什么特别之处,只是因为它是中国,所以才受到了更多的关注。我认为我们应该对新病毒保持警惕,但过度关注可能导致恐慌和污名化。了解病毒固然重要,但更重要的是要有正确的知识,避免不必要的恐慌。经历过新冠疫情的创伤后,我们需要保持冷静,避免陷入恐慌。

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Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms. While it's been circulating for decades, it gained attention recently due to a surge in cases in China. However, experts assure that the number of cases is within expected levels for this time of year and is not a cause for pandemic-level concern.
  • HMPV is a respiratory virus in the pneumoviridae family, similar to RSV.
  • It was discovered in 2001, but has likely been around for much longer.
  • It is seasonal, with cases rising during the winter months.
  • Test positivity rates are low compared to influenza and RSV even in China.

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Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is one of the viruses responsible for the common cold. A spike in cases in China has made headlines, though the World Health Organization assures infection numbers are at expected levels. Dr. Satchan Takaya, division head for infectious diseases at the University of Saskatchewan, explains what HMPV is and how we can better communicate about infectious disease outbreaks abroad.

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