Doctors say it is vital China shares infection data as India ramps up monitoring - China, Malaysia and Kazakhstan are among the other countries that have reported cases of the virus

China: A new virus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), is spreading in China, particularly among children under 14. Although cases are rising in China, no HMPV cases have been reported in India so far.

As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.

India confirmed its first cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in children, with a total of seven cases reported as of Tuesday. The cases were reported in Bengaluru, Nagpur, Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad,

Disease experts have called on Chinese authorities to reveal critical data about a worrying outbreak of HMPV, which can be deadly for those with underlying health conditions