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B’desh logs first HMPV death

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Dhaka, Jan 16: Bangladesh reported on Thursday its first fatality from the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) when a woman died with multiple health complications.
The deceased, Sanjida Akhter, died around 6:00 pm local time Wednesday in the capital Dhaka’s Infectious Diseases Hospital, where she had received treatment since Sunday.
Ariful Bashar, a senior consultant of the hospital, announced on Thursday that the woman had several underlying conditions, including obesity, kidney issues, and lung complications.
The death comes days after Bangladesh reported its first case of HMPV infection this season, with the woman testing positive for the virus.
According to sources, the patient had no history of overseas travel. (IANS)

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