Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an enveloped virus with a single-stranded, negative-sense RNA genome and is known to cause lower respiratory tract infections, particularly in children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Depicted in this painting are hMPV particles budding from a host cell plasma membrane.
This acrylic painting is 12" x 12" and 5/8" thick on stretched canvas.