MERS-CoV is a novel coronavirus discovered in 2012 in the Middle East that has infected over 635 people as of May 2014, killing 193. It is found in bats and camels and there is no vaccine. Symptoms include fever, cough, chills, body aches, and pneumonia. High-risk groups include the chronically ill, elderly, and immunocompromised. Diagnosis is through PCR testing of respiratory samples. Treatment focuses on respiratory support and managing bleeding and organ damage. Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces.
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MERS-CoV is a novel coronavirus discovered in 2012 in the Middle East that has infected over 635 people as of May 2014, killing 193. It is found in bats and camels and there is no vaccine. Symptoms include fever, cough, chills, body aches, and pneumonia. High-risk groups include the chronically ill, elderly, and immunocompromised. Diagnosis is through PCR testing of respiratory samples. Treatment focuses on respiratory support and managing bleeding and organ damage. Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces.
MERS-CoV is a novel coronavirus discovered in 2012 in the Middle East that has infected over 635 people as of May 2014, killing 193. It is found in bats and camels and there is no vaccine. Symptoms include fever, cough, chills, body aches, and pneumonia. High-risk groups include the chronically ill, elderly, and immunocompromised. Diagnosis is through PCR testing of respiratory samples. Treatment focuses on respiratory support and managing bleeding and organ damage. Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces.
Atypical pneumonia Previously novel corona virus Discovered in 2012 in ME Found in bats and camels NO VACCINE MAY 2014 635 infected 193 deaths
Fever Cough DOB Chills Chest pain Body aches Sore throat HA n/v Runny eyes Renal failure Pneumonia Malaise Diarrhea Chronically ill Elderly Organ transplant recipient Immunocompromised Immunosuppressed
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test Respiratory disease care Bleeding Damages organs and immune system
Bodily contact Care for sick and bury sick Contaminated needle/surface
High fever Joint pains and muscle aches Sore throat Weakness Stomach pain Lack of appetite Bleeding of/from eyes, ears and nose Hemoptysis/hematemesis Melena Petechial rash Blood sample Tissue sample F & E O2 BP meds BT Tx for infection