Prof. Dr. Eda Kepenekli: The HMPV virus triggers asthma attacks in children.

Prof. Dr. Eda Kepenekli: The HMPV virus triggers asthma attacks in children.

16.01.2025 17:12

Professor Dr. Eda Kepenekli, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Biruni University Medical Faculty Hospital, was a guest of moderator Meral Karadağ on Haberler.com. Professor Dr. Kepenekli made noteworthy statements regarding the HMPV virus, the influenza outbreak, and children's health.

Professor Dr. Eda Kepenekli, a Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at Biruni University Medical Faculty Hospital, answered questions from Meral Karadağ on the "Recovery Starts Here" program. Addressing the increasing respiratory diseases in children and the effects of the HMPV virus, Professor Dr. Kepenekli made important warnings.

"RESPIRATORY DISEASES ARE NOT PREVENTABLE"

Professor Dr. Eda Kepenekli stated that children are more affected by respiratory diseases, saying, "There is a significant increase in the hospitalization rates of children. We are seeing influenza more frequently than in previous years. However, respiratory diseases are unfortunately not preventable diseases," she said.

Professor Dr. Eda Kepenekli: HMPV virus triggers asthma attacks in children

"HMPV VIRUS TRIGGERS ASTHMA ATTACKS"

Discussing the effects of the HMPV virus on children's health, Kepenekli stated, "The HMPV virus triggers asthma attacks in children and can survive on inanimate surfaces. Therefore, the importance of hygiene is very significant," she expressed.

"INFLUENZA CAN MUTATE"

Professor Dr. Kepenekli also drew attention to the increase in the spread of the influenza virus, saying, "Influenza is a virus that can mutate on its own. This makes it more difficult to combat the virus," she said.

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