The middle east respiratory syndrome (MERS)
The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a new zoonotic human
viral pathogen endemic to the Middle East. 1–3 It was identified in 2012 in a lung sample of …
viral pathogen endemic to the Middle East. 1–3 It was identified in 2012 in a lung sample of …
Hosts and sources of endemic human coronaviruses
The four endemic human coronaviruses HCoV-229E,-NL63,-OC43, and-HKU1 contribute a
considerable share of upper and lower respiratory tract infections in adults and children …
considerable share of upper and lower respiratory tract infections in adults and children …
[HTML][HTML] Identifying and interrupting superspreading events—implications for control of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
TR Frieden, CT Lee - Emerging infectious diseases, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
It appears inevitable that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 will continue to
spread. Although we still have limited information on the epidemiology of this virus, there …
spread. Although we still have limited information on the epidemiology of this virus, there …
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus: risk factors and determinants of primary, household, and nosocomial transmission
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a lethal zoonosis that causes
death in 35· 7% of cases. As of Feb 28, 2018, 2182 cases of MERS-CoV infection (with 779 …
death in 35· 7% of cases. As of Feb 28, 2018, 2182 cases of MERS-CoV infection (with 779 …
MERS transmission and risk factors: a systematic review
JE Park, S Jung, A Kim, JE Park - BMC public health, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Since Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) infection was first
reported in 2012, many studies have analysed its transmissibility and severity. However, the …
reported in 2012, many studies have analysed its transmissibility and severity. However, the …
Practical guidance for clinical microbiology laboratories: viruses causing acute respiratory tract infections
CL Charlton, E Babady, CC Ginocchio… - Clinical microbiology …, 2018 - Am Soc Microbiol
Respiratory viral infections are associated with a wide range of acute syndromes and
infectious disease processes in children and adults worldwide. Many viruses are implicated …
infectious disease processes in children and adults worldwide. Many viruses are implicated …
[HTML][HTML] Middle East respiratory syndrome: what we learned from the 2015 outbreak in the Republic of Korea
Abstract Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) was first isolated from
a patient with severe pneumonia in 2012. The 2015 Korea outbreak of MERSCoV involved …
a patient with severe pneumonia in 2012. The 2015 Korea outbreak of MERSCoV involved …
DPP4, the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus receptor, is upregulated in lungs of smokers and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
LJM Seys, W Widagdo, FM Verhamme… - Clinical Infectious …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) causes
pneumonia with a relatively high case fatality rate in humans. Smokers and chronic …
pneumonia with a relatively high case fatality rate in humans. Smokers and chronic …
A comparative analysis of factors influencing two outbreaks of Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome (MERS) in Saudi Arabia and South Korea
M Willman, D Kobasa, J Kindrachuk - Viruses, 2019 - mdpi.com
In 2012, an emerging viral infection was identified in Saudi Arabia that subsequently spread
to 27 additional countries globally, though cases may have occurred elsewhere. The virus …
to 27 additional countries globally, though cases may have occurred elsewhere. The virus …
Healthcare-associated infections: the hallmark of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus with review of the literature
JA Al-Tawfiq, PG Auwaerter - Journal of Hospital Infection, 2019 - Elsevier
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is capable of causing acute
respiratory illness. Laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV cases may be asymptomatic, have mild …
respiratory illness. Laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV cases may be asymptomatic, have mild …