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10 month old child infected.

Dibrugarh: Now cases of HMPV have started being reported in the country. Its cases have been reported in many states including Gujarat and Maharashtra. Now a case of HMP virus has also been found in the North-East state of Assam. ‘Human metapneumovirus’ (HMPV) infection has been detected in a 10-month-old child here, which is the first such case in Assam this season. Officials gave information about this case on Saturday. Officials said the child is being treated at the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh and his condition is now stable.

HMPV infection confirmed

AMCH Superintendent Dr. Dhrubjyoti Bhuiyan said that the child was admitted to the government hospital four days ago due to cold related symptoms. “HMPV infection was confirmed yesterday after receiving the test results from Lahaul-based ICMR-RMRC,” the hospital superintendent said. Dhrubjyoti Bhuyan said samples for testing in influenza and flu-related cases are regularly sent to the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences. are sent to the Research Council. “It was a routine checkup during which HMPV infection was detected,” he said. The child’s condition is now stable. This is a common virus and there is nothing to worry about.

Cases were found in 2014 also

“Since 2014, we have detected 110 cases of HMPV in Dibrugarh district,” said Dr Vishwajit Borkakoti, senior scientist at ICMR’s Regional Medical Research Center in Lahowal (Dibrugarh). This is the first case of this season. It is detected every year and it is nothing new. We have received the sample from AMCH and it has confirmed HMPV.

How to avoid HMPV

In winter, any virus attacks quickly and rapidly. Immunity becomes weak these days. Therefore, to avoid viruses like HMP, it is most important that you adopt a healthy lifestyle. Wake up early in the morning and do yoga. Take a healthy diet. Do not eat too much fried food. Get plenty of sleep and drink up to 4 liters of water a day. Keep washing hands frequently. If someone has cold, wear a mask. Keep hand sanitizing. (Input- PTI)