India has reported its "first case" of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), with an eight-month-old baby in Bengaluru testing positive for the virus on January 6, according to reports. The baby, who has no travel history, was diagnosed at the Baptist Hospital in the city. The case has prompted health officials to monitor the situation closely, as HMPV can cause flu-like symptoms, particularly in young children and the elderly. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is actively tracking respiratory infections across the country and coordinating with international agencies, particularly after recent HMPV outbreaks in China. ‘HMPV Outbreak’ in China: ‘India Well Prepared To Handle Respiratory Illnesses, Surveillance Shows No Unusual Surge’: Centre Amid ‘Rise’ in Human Metapneumovirus Cases in Neighbouring Country.

India Reports First Case of HMPV Virus in Bengaluru, Says Report

8-Month-Old Baby Tests Positive for HMPV in Bengaluru

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