ReviewInfection2026
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV): the virus who came with the common cold.
Review in Infection, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Complete Blood Count-Derived Inflammatory Markers in Pediatric Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: A Narrative Review.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Observational
- Target-Based Antiviral Drug Development Against Human Respiratory Viruses.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Associations of age, comorbidities, and inflammatory markers with disease severity in pediatric human metapneumovirus infection.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
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- Clinical characteristics, co-detection patterns and prognostic risk factors of human metapneumovirus infection in children: a retrospective study.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- Human Metapneumovirus Circulation and Seasonality on a Global Scale, 2016-2025: Changes in Patterns and Epidemic Timing in the Pre- Versus Post-COVID-19 Era.Influenza and other respiratory viruses · 2025Article
- Case Report: Human metapneumovirus infection leading to septic shock in an adult with COPD and morbid obesity.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a significant cause of respiratory infections worldwide, particularly in young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Since its discovery in 2001, hMPV has been recognized as a major contributor to acute respiratory tract infections, along with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. This review explores the virology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and recent advances in therapeutic and preventive strategies for hMPV infection. By consolidating current knowledge, we aim to highlight the importance of hMPV in public health and the need for continued research to address its clinical and economic burdens.
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