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Sanitary and Epidemiological Committee addresses public concerns over metapneumovirus outbreak
The Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Wellbeing and Public Health has addressed circulating claims on social media that metapneumovirus is spreading and may be more dangerous than COVID-19, providing important information about the infection and preventive measures.
The Committee informs that metapneumovirus was first identified in 2001. It is primarily transmitted through airborne droplets and, less commonly, through contact with contaminated surfaces. The virus is most active during the autumn and winter months.
Infection with metapneumovirus typically manifests as an acute respiratory illness, with symptoms including a runny nose, cough, and fever. In some cases, it can lead to bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
The majority of individuals infected with metapneumovirus recover without complications.
Cases of metapneumovirus infection occur annually worldwide. In Uzbekistan, there is also a seasonal uptick in cases of acute respiratory infections.
Recent laboratory studies of respiratory infections revealed the following results: 36.9% of cases were caused by the influenza virus, 30.2% by rhinovirus, 28.6% by respiratory syncytial virus, 1.2% by metapneumovirus, and 3.1% by other viruses.
In light of this, citizens are advised to:
- Follow preventive and hygiene measures;
- Avoid crowded places, particularly limiting visits to such locations for children;
- Isolate sick family members as soon as symptoms appear and seek medical treatment in accordance with a healthcare professionalās recommendations.
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