The symptoms of a lesser-known virus that is sweeping the UK have been described by a leading pharmacist. Niamh McMillan,
The pharmacy superintendent at Superdrug, has also provided advice on how to avoid contracting the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in light of the increasing number of cases.
According to her, HMPV is a respiratory virus that may mimic the symptoms of the flu or the common cold. She described.
It as “a highly contagious virus that primarily spreads through droplets in the air when someone coughs and sneezes” .
Additionally, infected hands might transmit HMPV by touching contaminated surfaces. All ages may be affected,
But the elderly, small children, and those with compromised immune systems are the most vulnerable, she added.