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  • 1/7/2025
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00:00Namaskaram, Pratidhwani ki Swagatam.
00:29A new virus is scaring the world.
00:32The situation is getting worse after the COVID-19 pandemic.
00:37In such a situation, the human meta-pneumovirus that was born in the same chain as the corona virus is spreading rapidly.
00:43There are also concerns that another virus has been born.
00:46When we hear about the cases in China,
00:49we feel that the HMPV infections in our country are a new pain.
00:55So, what is this new virus?
00:57How dangerous is it?
00:59What are the symptoms of the human meta-pneumovirus?
01:02How does it spread?
01:03What are the tests, treatments and preventive measures?
01:08This is what we are going to discuss today.
01:09Our guests today are Dr. B. Rangareddy, Director of the Infection Control Academy of India.
01:15Dr. Srinivas Kalyani, Professor and HOD, Pediatrics Department, Kamareddy Government Hospital.
01:22Dr. Rangareddy, another virus is scaring the world.
01:27What is this new virus, HMPV?
01:30How dangerous is it?
01:33First of all, I would like to greet all the viewers of ETV.
01:39Before we start the discussion, I would like to make one thing clear.
01:45This is not a new virus.
01:47HMPV is a virus that has been circulating for the past 20 years in all the countries of the world.
01:57It is also found in India and in our Telugu states.
02:00It is a virus that is a family member of the Paramyxoviridae family.
02:09It mainly affects our respiratory system.
02:17When there was a major outbreak in Europe in 2021, scientists found this virus there.
02:25However, it has been circulating for many years before that.
02:30As I said earlier, this virus is responsible for respiratory infections.
02:37The symptoms of this virus are similar to the symptoms of a common cold, cough, cold, fever, etc.
02:57In some patients, this may not be the case.
03:03But it is very rare.
03:06Mainly, in two categories of people, this virus is more likely to spread.
03:13That is, small children and elderly people.
03:16But as I said earlier, there is no need to be afraid of this virus.
03:23However, when it comes to infection, it is more likely to spread through sneezing and coughing.
03:38Therefore, when sneezing and coughing,
03:42you can cover your hands with a handkerchief or a towel.
03:48By doing this, you can ensure that the virus does not spread to other people.
03:56As I said earlier, this virus has been circulating in children for a long time.
04:05Mr. Srinivas, in the new coronavirus, many ministers and leaders have given very little attention to it.
04:20They have also decided that it is like a cold.
04:23We have also seen how many people have died from it.
04:27Do you agree with what we are saying about HMPV?
04:32First of all, I would like to greet all the viewers of ETV.
04:36You have asked an important question.
04:38No matter how dangerous this virus is, is it safe to use it?
04:43As Mr. Rangareddy said earlier, this virus has been around for 60 years.
04:49But we will be able to answer your question in the near future.
04:55The virus we have now has affected a few people.