HMPV detected in Bangladesh: IEDCR

A human metapneumovirus (hMPV) patient was detected in Bangladesh. 

Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research IEDCR's head of the Department of Virology Dr Ahmed Nawsher Alam confirmed the matter to the Daily Samakal on Sunday. 

The doctor said one more bacteria was detected in the man's body. Detailed information about the matter will be disclosed later. 

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is one of the viruses that causes the common cold (upper respiratory infection). It usually makes people only mildly sick, but it can make some people very sick.

It was first identified in 2001 and has been spreading among people for many decades. It is found around the world.

It spreads like other common cold viruses do, through infectious respiratory particles that spread through the air from a sick person to others. This means a person can catch the virus when they are close to a sick person or sharing a closed space with them. It can also enter the body by touching contaminated surfaces like doorknobs or handles and then touching the eyes, nose or mouth.