Children Most Affected in India HMPV Outbreak: Study

Scientists looked at a virus called HMPV that caused respiratory illnesses, especially in children.

This virus caused outbreaks in China and then spread to India, starting in January.

The study found that kids between 1 and 2 years old were most likely to get sick.

Common symptoms were fever and cough, similar to a cold.

Although the virus caused infections, the researchers found no recent changes in its characteristics.

The scientists say it's important to keep track of these viruses to understand how they spread and to help keep people healthy.

Sickness lasted about 11 days, and people stayed in the hospital for about a week.