The patient, an 80-year-old man in Gujarat, is infected with virus. He has no travel history abroad, say officials

The virus, which was first isolated in 2001, is just like any other respiratory virus that spreads through air, entering the body via nose, mouth, or eyes after one comes in close contact with an infected person.

Cases begin rising in India and other parts of world after outbreak in China - India, Malaysia and Kazakhstan are among the other countries that have reported cases of the virus

The Indian government has urged states to intensify surveillance for respiratory illnesses, including influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), following the detection of seven human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country.

The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.

As the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus is on surge in China, other countries including India have also witnessed cases of the same

India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad,

Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.

In India! 10 Cases In Total- Follow dos and don`ts guidelines; fresh cases being detected in Chennai and Kolkata, after Bengaluru and Gujarat.

A handful of cases of the Human Metapneumovirus have been confirmed in India but officials say there's no cause for alarm, according to multiple reports.