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. 2025 Sep 22;8(9):e71300.
doi: 10.1002/hsr2.71300. eCollection 2025 Sep.

Trends of Human Metapneumovirus Outbreaks in Bangladesh: Probable Risks and Preventive Strategies

Nadim Sharif  1   2 , Shuvra Kanti Dey  1
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Trends of Human Metapneumovirus Outbreaks in Bangladesh: Probable Risks and Preventive Strategies

Nadim Sharif et al. Health Sci Rep. .

Abstract

Background and aims: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is one of the major pathogens associated with respiratory tract infection and is a rising concern for people with compromised immunity worldwide. Amid the global concern about the increased incidence of hMPV, we found a significant lack of studies on the epidemiology of this virus in Bangladesh.

Methods: In this study, we integrated the previous reports of hMPV in Bangladesh and characterized the cases.

Results: We found that hMPV has been continuously circulating since 2000 among the residents of Bangladesh. The prevalence varied from 3.9% to 33% among children aged below 5 years. The cases were reported from Dhaka, Chittagong, Cumilla, Bogura, and Barishal. Among the symptoms, fever (80%-100%), cough (85%-100%), tachypnea (70%-100%), runny nose (80%-97%), and difficulty breathing (70%-85%) were the most common.

Conclusion: This is the first integrated study of hMPV outbreak characterization in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Bangladesh; human metapneumovirus; outbreaks; preventive policies.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Figure 1
Prevalence and mortality of hMPV in Bangladesh during 2000–2024.
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Figure 2
Community transmission and prevention of hMPV outbreaks.
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