1. A genus of viruses in the family Paramyxoviridae that causes respiratory infections in humans and animals, similar to respiratory syncytial virus.
Usage: medical/scientific term; often abbreviated as MPV; commonly used in clinical and research contexts

Examples

• Metapneumovirus is a common cause of respiratory illness in young children and elderly patients.
• The laboratory confirmed metapneumovirus infection through molecular testing.
• Metapneumovirus can cause symptoms ranging from mild upper respiratory infection to severe bronchiolitis.
• Healthcare providers screen for metapneumovirus during respiratory illness outbreaks.
• Metapneumovirus was first identified in 2001 in respiratory samples from infected patients.