An eight-month-old infant in Bengaluru has been diagnosed with the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), marking the first confirmed case in India. This development comes amid a reported surge in HMPV cases in China. The Karnataka Health Department has confirmed the case. HMPV, known to cause respiratory infections, particularly in young children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals, underscores the importance of early diagnosis and public health preparedness to address potential outbreaks.

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