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Négy embernél találták meg a HMP-vírust Magyarországon. Ez a vírus influenzaszerű tüneteket okoz, mint köhögés és megfázás. A fertőzés nem súlyos, de figyelni kell rá. A gyógyulás általában öt-hat napig tart . A vírus hideg időben gyakoribb, de nincs nagy veszély fenyegetés .
Translation
The HMP virus has been found in four people in Hungary. This virus causes flu-like symptoms, such as coughing and a cold. The infection is not severe, but it requires attention. Recovery typically takes five to six days. The virus is more common in cold weather, but it does not pose a major threat.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What symptoms does the HMP virus cause?
The HMP virus causes flu-like symptoms such as coughing and cold.
Question 2: How long does recovery from the HMP virus usually take?
Recovery usually takes five to six days.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌13/01/2025
The Hungarian National Public Health Centre has reported that four individuals in Hungary have tested positive for the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). This announcement follows the regular surveillance of respiratory infections by the health authorities.
According to recent analyses, the detection of the virus is not unprecedented as HMPV has been present in the region over the past decades. The virus causes mild symptoms similar to a common cold, such as coughs and runny noses, though in severe cases, it can lead to conditions like bronchitis or pneumonia.
Between the 40th week of 2024 and the 1st week of 2025, over 3,000 respiratory samples were examined, with the HMPV being identified in four cases. This number represents a 0.4% positivity rate, a reminder that while HMPV has been detected, it remains relatively uncommon compared to the much-discussed COVID-19.
Four Cases of HMPV Detected in Hungary (Illustration)
Virologist Kemenesi Gábor emphasized that there is no pandemic threat similar to COVID-19, although vigilance remains important as the virus continues to spread, with instances reported last year. Rusvai Miklós, another virologist, reassured that recovery from the virus generally occurs within five to six days, provided affected individuals rest adequately and maintain hydration and a stable, warm environment.
Dr. Békássy Szabolcs, a general practitioner, noted on a local discussion program that HMPV has been recurring in Hungary, appearing in weekly health reports. He underscored the need for awareness even as the virus is typically managed as one would handle a common respiratory illness.
Given that HMPV infection is common worldwide and most people encounter it during childhood, there is substantial collective immunity among populations. However, the virus thrives in colder climates where it manifests seasonally, similar to influenza, whereas in warmer regions, its prevalence is consistently lower.
Overall, health professionals advise the public to stay informed but not overly alarmed, as the virus remains less pathogenic compared to other global viral threats experienced recently.
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