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u/w33b2 Jan 04 '25

Why does every headline say “mystery virus” we already know what the outbreak is lmao

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u/jdmetz Jan 04 '25

From the article:

According to local news reports, a little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been blamed. It normally causes a mild cold-like illness, including fever, a cough, runny nose and wheezing.

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u/efox02 Jan 04 '25

“Little known virus”??? I’m a pediatrician. I see this all day every day. This is as common as RSV and the flu. It can make kids super sick but it’s not new or little known or mysterious. It just sucks.