Human Metapneumovirus Infection Manifesting as Skin Eruption and Hand Swelling: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory pathogen that affects both children and adults and can be severe in the elderly and immunocompromised hosts. The virus usually results in a spectrum of respiratory illnesses. There is growing evidence that HMPV is also responsible for a variety of skin eruptions.

Case presentation

An immunocompromised 7-year-old patient with HMPV infection is presented with a severe skin eruption and painful swelling of the hand requiring hospital admission.

Conclusion

HMPV-linked skin manifestations should be included in the differential diagnosis in the event of the appearance of a skin eruption in a young child.

SUBMITTER: Almagushi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12799231 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature