Dept. of How We Learn New Words

[kaffy_r]

Human Metapneumovirus

This is what we're told Bob's got. There's apparently no magic bullet cure, just as there isn't for a lot of viruses, so the thing to do with HMPV  is apparently just ... get through it. And of course, while it's normally not serious, for kids, older folks and folks with various levels of immunodeficiency it can be really

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[eaweek]

God, I'm so sorry to hear this. It sounds like a dreadful infection.

[kaffy_r]

Thanks. It shouldn't be a dreadful infection, that's the hell of it. It should just be what it is for most people; like a moderate to bad cold. It's just that Bob's overall underlying health status seems to automatically make anything worse. Gah.

[strannik01]

Thank you for sharing more details about what's going on. I'm sorry this whole thing is turning out to be so much worse. At least he has you by his side as much as you can be. And your new editor isn't a compete dick.

Best of luck to Bob. Hopefully, it's at least as smooth of a sailing as possible. And, hopefully, you at least have been able to get some rest.

[kaffy_r]

I've been pretty remiss about responding to people over the last few days, but I can tell you that it's not as bad now as it was at this point in time. I'll be posting an update a little later today.

[strannik01]

I've been pretty remiss about responding to people over the last few days

Yes, how dare you take care of your ailing husband instead of responding to people on the Internet :)

But seriously - I'm glad that he's doing better. I'll comment on the update post separately.

[flowsoffire]

Best wishes for Bob's health… Take care of yourself, and him ♥ Sending you all my thoughts and love.

[kaffy_r]

Many, many thanks for the thoughts and love. Both are so appreciated!