The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

News that northern China is seeing a surge of the respiratory illness called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing an uptick in hospitalizations, is sparking a bit of anxious déjà vu on social media.

The manageable risk level of HMPV, when coupled with continued vigilance and research, should provide a sense of control and confidence in addressing the virus.

Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.

Here’s what to know about the human metapneumovirus.

Human metapneumovirus virus in China has sparked fear of another pandemic almost five years after COVID-19.According to CNN, respiratory infections, HMPV, after an outbreak in China, have reached other countries,

How to Know Whether You Are Infected or Not? Scroll down to learn the top tests that can help detect Human Metapneumovirus.

HMPV causes mild illness in most adults. However, it poses a higher risk to specific vulnerable groups. These people need to be careful. Read on as Dr. Vikas Mittal shares how HMPV affects people and if antibiotics are effective against the virus.

Not the unprecedented and deadly COVID-19, but the new concern in China is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which is reportedly spreading more frequently during the winter months. In contrast, COVID-19 primarily wreaked havoc during the summer.

India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad,