Global Burden of Human Metapneumovirus: Bridging Gaps in Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment

Adepoju, Victor Abiola and Adnani, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah and Jamil, Safayet and Mohammadnezhad, Masoud and Abdulrahim, Abdulrakib (2025) Global Burden of Human Metapneumovirus: Bridging Gaps in Prevention, Diagnostics and Treatment. Public Health Challenges, 4 (3). ISSN 2769-2450

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Abstract

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory virus with a significant impact, particularly on the paediatric population, yet it remains an under‐recognized contributor to respiratory infections globally. Recent epidemics in China, India and Europe underscore its clinical burden, with severe cases linked to bronchiolitis, pneumonia and exacerbations of chronic conditions. Despite its impact, hMPV remains underdiagnosed due to limited access to molecular diagnostics and routine surveillance, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries. The absence of antivirals or vaccines exacerbates its public health challenge. Advances in multiplex diagnostics and vaccine development offer hope but require sustained global investment. Addressing gaps in prevention, diagnostics and treatment is critical to mitigating hMPV's growing threat and ensuring equitable healthcare outcomes.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1002/puh2.70094
Dates:	Date Event 21 July 2025 Accepted 1 August 2025 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	global health, human metapneumovirus (hMPV), respiratory virus, viral pneumonia
Subjects:	CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-06 - allied health > CAH02-06-01 - health sciences (non-specific)
Divisions:	Nursing and Midwifery > Adult Nursing
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	06 Aug 2025 14:14
Last Modified:	06 Aug 2025 14:14
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16579

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