Understanding Middle East respiratory syndrome

Kenneth V.I. Rolston

doi:10.1097/01.JAA.0000466591.41090.5e

Understanding Middle East respiratory syndrome

Kenneth V.I. Rolston

Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, and Employee Health

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Abstract

Middle East respiratory syndrome is an infection caused by a novel coronavirus. The primary source of the virus is infected camels in several countries in the Arabian peninsula. The infection is acquired by coming into contact with infected animals, animal products, or with patients who have the syndrome. Mortality for this syndrome is 30% to 40%, and treatment is supportive because no antiviral therapy exists.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	52-54
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Volume	28
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000466591.41090.5e
State	Published - 2015

Keywords

Antiviral
Arabian peninsula
Coronavirus
Dromedary camels
MERS-CoV
Middle East respiratory syndrome

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