The Impact of Chronic Medical Conditions on the Risk of Human Metapneumovirus Hospitalizations in New Zealand Adults, 2012–2015 - Takeaways - MDSpire

The Impact of Chronic Medical Conditions on the Risk of Human Metapneumovirus Hospitalizations in New Zealand Adults, 2012–2015

  • By

  • Nayyereh Aminisani

  • Timothy Wood

  • Ben Waite

  • Ruth Seeds

  • Lauren Jelley

  • Conroy Wong

  • Q Sue Huang

  • July 16, 2025

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    The SHIVERS project conducted population-based surveillance of acute respiratory illness hospitalizations in Auckland, New Zealand, from 2012 to 2015.

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    Adults with chronic medical conditions (CMCs) had significantly higher hospitalization rates for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) compared to those without CMCs.

  • 3

    Congestive heart failure was identified as the CMC with the highest risk of HMPV hospitalization, particularly among Māori/Pacific adults.

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    The risk of HMPV hospitalization increased with the number of CMCs, with adults having two or more CMCs at greater risk than those with none.

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    Age and ethnicity influenced the relationship between CMCs and HMPV hospitalization risk, indicating a need for targeted prevention strategies.

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The Impact of Chronic Medical Conditions on the Risk of Human Metapneumovirus Hospitalizations in New Zealand Adults, 2012–2015

  • by Nayyereh Aminisani, Timothy Wood, Ben Waite, Ruth Seeds, Lauren Jelley, Conroy Wong, Q Sue Huang

  • July 16, 2025

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