Two HMPV-Positive Cases Detected In Jaipur, Patients Are Now Stable: Report

A man and a woman tested positive for HMPV in Jaipur and have been admitted to Sawai Man Singh Hospital. Reports say they are now in stable condition.

The Human Metapneumovirus or HMPV has been doing its rounds since China recorded the outbreak in December 2024. It is a virus that causes respiratory infections and it is very similar to the flu or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This virus particularly impacts children and infants but according to news reports, it has also been infecting adults. In recent development concerning HMPV in India, two more patients have tested positive in Jaipur.

A man and a woman tested positive and were admitted to Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur. The confirmation has come to light on Thursday. However, officials say that the patients are now stable and that there is no need to panic. Note that HMPV can also impact older adults and other immunocompromised individuals.

The sample of both the patients was sent for testing two days ago. Following this, the hospital confirmed that they are infected with HMPV. Reports state that the duo was admitted to SMS Hospital recently as they were also suffering from other diseases.

HMPV is not a new virus and was first discovered in 2001 in Netherlands. Since then, many countries have recorded cases pertaining to this respiratory virus. In 2024, at least 71 cases of HMPV were reported in Jaipur, Rajasthan, at SMS College, says reports.

Experts state that this virus and its intensity increased between the months of October to March. Last year, two cases each of HMPV were found in October-November, all pertaining to children.

Similarly, in January, February and March, 13, 34 and 20 cases respectively were detected. Also, in 2023, a total of 23 HMPV cases were detected in Jaipur and in the year 2025, these two cases have been confirmed now.