The Ministry of Health confirmed on Monday confirmed that two cases of HMPV or (Human Metapneumovirus) were detected in Karnataka.
“The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka,” the ministry said.
The ministry said that the cases have been detected through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country.
The HMPV was detected in a three-month-old female infant and an eight-month-old male infant.
“A 3-month-old female infant was diagnosed with HMPV after being admitted to Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru with a history of bronchopneumonia. She has been since discharged,” the ministry said.
The government added, “An 8-month-old male infant tested positive for HMPV on January 3, 2025, after being admitted to Baptist Hospital, Bengaluru, with a history of bronchopneumonia. The infant is now recovering.”
“It is important to note that neither of the affected patients has any history of international travel,” the ministry further said
The health ministry said that it monitoring the situation through all available surveillance channels.
The current data from ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) network suggests there has been no unusual surge in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases in the country, the ministry said.
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“ICMR will continue to track trends in HMPV circulation throughout the year. The World Health Organization (WHO) is already providing timely updates regarding the situation in China to further inform ongoing measures,” the ministry stated.
