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Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is filling ICUs this spring – a pediatric infectious disease specialist explains this little-known virus

  • Written by John V. Williams, Professor of Pediatrics, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh
Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is filling ICUs this spring – a pediatric infectious disease specialist explains this little-known virusHuman metapneumovirus, or HMPV, peaks in North America from February to May, just on the heels of flu season.martin-dm/E+ via Getty Images

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