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Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)

Doctor with a mask listens to young child's chest with stethoscope while her mother holds her. Doctor with a mask listens to young child's chest with stethoscope while her mother holds her.

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a common respiratory virus that causes an upper respiratory infection (like a cold). It is a seasonal disease that usually occurs in the winter and early spring, similar to RSV and the flu.

Learn About Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)

Anyone can be infected with hMPV but it is most common in children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. It spreads through close contact with an infected person and, in most cases, will go away on its own after a few days.

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Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Symptoms and Diagnosis

People with HMPV usually have mild symptoms like a cold, but young children, older adults and those with a weakened immune system may develop a more severe illness.

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Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Treatment and Recovery

Because HMPV commonly clears up on its own, treatment is mostly geared toward easing symptoms.

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