Human Metapneumovirus vs. COVID-19: What You Need to Know
HMPV vs COVID-19 Comparison
Feature
HMPV
COVID-19
Virus Family
Pneumoviridae
Coronaviridae
Common Symptoms
Fever, cough, nasal congestion, wheezing, shortness of breath
Fever, cough, fatigue, loss of taste/smell, shortness of breath
Risk Groups
Young children, older adults, weakened immune systems
Older adults, chronic conditions, weakened immune systems
Transmission
Respiratory droplets,