According to the CDC reports of cases of the human metapneumovirus or hMPV spiked this spring.
CDC officials report"This is one of many respiratory viruses that we see, such as flu and RSV," explained"The major symptoms are cough, running nose, fever. It's also prone to give you some wheezing, particularly if you have underlying asthma.
Weber says hMPV typically goes away on its own but for those vulnerable, the spike is a reminder to stay vigilant.
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