Fatal Case of Viral Pneumonia Associated with Metapneumovirus Infection in a Patient with a Burdened Medical History

<b>Background:</b> Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory pathogen that causes illness ranging from mild upper respiratory tract infections to severe pneumonia, particularly in individuals with comorbidities. Fatal cases of hMPV-induced hemorrhagic pneumonia are rare and likely un...

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Published in:	Microorganisms
Main Authors:	Parandzem Khachatryan, Naira Karalyan, Hasmik Petunts, Sona Hakobyan, Hranush Avagyan, Zarine Ter-Pogossyan, Zaven Karalyan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Subjects:	human metapneumovirus (hMPV) acute viral pneumonia lung pathology viral inclusions
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/8/1790

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