A recent analysis of data from the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory Network (VRDLN) and the Model for Integrated Influenza Surveillance in Tamil Nadu (MIST) highlights important trends in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in India, based on testing of 31,780 patients between 2019 and 2024. Between 2019 and 2024, HMPV was detected in 3.2% of tested cases overall, with a slight rise to 3.3% positivity in 2024. These findings underscore the importance of sustained virological surveillance to inform clinical practice and public health strategies.
Geographic and Age Distribution From 2019 to 2023, over half of HMPV-positive cases were reported in Haryana, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and West Bengal. In 2024, the virus spread further to include Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka, demonstrating a broader geographic presence. Children remain the most affected group, with the…
