Q. With reference to the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), consider the following statements:
1.It is a zoonotic virus.
2.Antibiotics are the primary treatment for the virus.
3.It is a common cause of seasonal respiratory illnesses.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. Zoonotic viruses are those that are transmitted from animals to humans, but HMPV spreads exclusively through human-to-human transmission via respiratory droplets or contact with contaminated surfaces. Antibiotics are ineffective against HMPV because it is a viral infection, not a bacterial one.
Statement 3 is correct. HMPV is a significant cause of both upper and lower respiratory tract infections, particularly in children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals. It circulates seasonally, primarily in late winter and spring.
Source: The Hindu
