MERS CoV overview
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MERS-CoV is a coronavirus that was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has a 30% mortality rate. It causes severe acute respiratory illness with symptoms like fever, cough and shortness of breath. While it has primarily affected countries on the Arabian Peninsula, there have also been some travel-associated cases in other countries. At risk groups include those with underlying medical conditions. Prevention strategies focus on handwashing and disinfecting surfaces as there is currently no vaccine or antiviral treatment available.
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MERS CoV overview
- 1. MERS‐CoV Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS‐CoV). First reported in Saudi Arabia in September 2012. 30% mortality rate. No vaccine, no antiviral treatment. Cases have affected 2‐94 years old. Incubation period 2‐14 days. Affected Countries Arabian Peninsula Affected Countries Saudi Arabia (511 cases to date; 157 RIP) United Arab Emirates (UAE) Qatar Oman Jordan Kuwait Yemen Lebanon Countries with Travel‐associated Cases United Kingdom (UK) France Tunisia Italy Malaysia Turkey Greece Egypt United States of America (USA) Netherlands Signs & Symptoms severe acute respiratory illness fever cough shortness of breath +/‐ diarrhea +/‐ nausea/vomiting. Some infected people have mild symptoms (such as cold‐like symptoms) or no symptoms at all. Comorbidities more likely to become infected with MERS, or have a severe case (including diabetes; cancer; and chronic lung, heart, renal disease, immunocompromised) Prevention Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, and help young children do the same. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol‐based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Use of gloves, gowns and fit‐tested, seal‐checked N95 respirators and eye protection by health workers when caring for the patient.