HMPV-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

HMPV-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory pathogen that affects children and older adults. Additionally, it belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and emerged in 2001. Moreover, it shares genetic similarities with Avian Metapneumovirus, suggesting a possible zoonotic origin. HMPV typically causes respiratory symptoms like coughing, wheezing, …

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Legionella pneumophila: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Legionella pneumophila is a gram-negative, aerobic bacterium responsible for causing Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia, and Pontiac fever, a milder flu-like illness. It was first identified in 1976 when an outbreak of pneumonia affected attendees of an American Legion convention in Philadelphia, …

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