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Surge of little-known virus highlights gaps in treatment and research

Summary by Scot Scoop News
A respiratory virus many have never even heard of, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), is quietly spiking across Northern California, drawing new attention to its lack of targeted treatment and limited research as the annual respiratory virus season comes to a close. While the flu, COVID-19, and RSV dominate headlines each winter, HMPV often circulates unnoticed despite infecting thousands of people each year.  “I did have a patient who was admitted a…
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Scot Scoop News broke the news on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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