(NEXSTAR) — Respiratory illnesses are spreading throughout the U.S., causing multiple states to see a spike in hospital visits. The latest data shows another virus, known as HMPV, has also been spiking in some parts of the country.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is making waves after upticks were reported in China, India and even the U.S. What is HMPV virus? Symptoms? What we know

As of January 2025, in both the U.S. and China, an increasing concern has developed over human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Notable upticks in reports have been detected.

A recent increase in cases of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China has been misrepresented on social media as evidence of a new virus spreading in the country with some posts claiming it prompted China to declare a state of emergency.

was monitoring viral activity including HMPV in the U.S. and that any increase in HMPV cases would be rapidly detected by the CDC and reported to the public. "Human metapneumovirus (HMPV ...

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory infection that has been spreading globally, particularly in China and India. The first case was detected in China in late 2024, and since then, there has been a noticeable surge in cases,

The increase in cases of this pathogen in China resurrects old fears. Experts include it in the package of known winter viruses. China has done it again. The announcement of an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has raised alarms,

The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.

Reports of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a common respiratory illness that causes flu- and cold-like symptoms, are growing across the Northern Hemisphere, including in China, though neither the World Health Organization (WHO) nor the CDC have expressed alarm at this time.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases are surging in China and people are worried about another pandemic. Should they be? HMPV is a upper respiratory tract

Have you seen reports about a “new” virus spreading in China? HMPV was first identified in 2001. Here are the symptoms it causes.