The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reported two Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Both cases involve infants—a 3-month-old girl and an 8-month-old boy—identified during routine respiratory illness surveillance. Though HMPV usually causes mild cold-like symptoms, the Union Health Ministry confirms no unusual surge in respiratory illnesses. This development is unlikely to significantly impact healthcare or pharma stocks but emphasizes the sector’s resilience in managing seasonal infections.
ICMR: HMPV Cases Detected in Bengaluru
