A potentially deadly respiratory virus that few people even know exists is surging in Australia, with at least 1,168 people infected last week in alone.Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) can cause upper and lower respiratory disease in all age groups, but poses a greater danger to young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Though it usually causes a mild infection similar to - with nasal congestion, coughs, shortness of breath and a fever - complications can lead to bronchitis or and can be fatal, especially among those who are immunocompromised, such as people with .
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