Citation :

Arpita Singh, Dr. Anuradha Misra, Garima Srivastava, 2026. "Automated Diagnosis of HMPV Infections Using Medical Imaging and Clinical Data" ESP International Journal of Advancements in Science & Technology (ESP-IJAST)  Volume 4, Issue 2: 57-61.

Abstract :

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory pathogen causing significant morbidity across pediatric, adult, and immunocompromised populations. Early diagnosis is critical, but conventional methods—such as RT-PCR and immunofluorescence—are time-consuming and costly, while radiological findings are non-specific. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) present opportunities for automated diagnosis by integrating medical imaging with clinical data.

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Keywords :

HMPV, Human Metapneumovirus, Medical Imaging, Chest X-Ray, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence.