Mistry Laresh N, Agarwal Sumeet, Jaiswal Himmat, Kondkari Saba, Mulla Sayem A, Bhandarkar Sankalp D
Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Prosthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, IND.
Cureus. 2025 Mar 21;17(3):e80964. doi: 10.7759/cureus.80964. eCollection 2025 Mar.
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has re-emerged as a significant respiratory pathogen in recent times and has attracted significant attention worldwide. Initially, identified in children with respiratory infections with significant impact, hMPV has been implicated for its contribution to global respiratory illness. The unique features of this virus, its origin, evolution, and epidemiological importance has been explored in this narrative review. Additionally, it discusses factors contributing to its recent recognition, including advancements in diagnostic methods, its clinical impact, and public health implications.
人偏肺病毒(hMPV)最近再次成为一种重要的呼吸道病原体,在全球引起了广泛关注。最初,它是在对呼吸道感染有重大影响的儿童中发现的,hMPV被认为对全球呼吸道疾病有影响。本叙述性综述探讨了这种病毒的独特特征、起源、进化及其流行病学重要性。此外,还讨论了导致其最近被认识的因素,包括诊断方法的进步、临床影响和公共卫生意义。