Dibrugarh,Jan 11: A 10-month-old child has been diagnosed with human metapneumovirus (HMPV), marking the first reported case of the virus in Assam this season, officials confirmed on Saturday.
The child was admitted to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh four days ago with cold-related symptoms. AMCH Superintendent Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan stated that the child is now stable and is receiving treatment at the hospital.