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    MERS-CoV is a respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus. Some people infected experience no symptoms, while others develop pneumonia and organ failure, with a 30-40% mortality rate. It is thought to spread from camels to humans in the Middle East, and between humans in close contact. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Those at highest risk are people with underlying health conditions. There is no vaccine and no specific treatment. People are advised to wash hands frequently, avoid contact with sick individuals and animals like camels, and seek medical care if symptoms worsen.

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    MERS-CoV is a respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus. Some people infected experience no symptoms, while others develop pneumonia and organ failure, with a 30-40% mortality rate. It is thought to spread from camels to humans in the Middle East, and between humans in close contact. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Those at highest risk are people with underlying health conditions. There is no vaccine and no specific treatment. People are advised to wash hands frequently, avoid contact with sick individuals and animals like camels, and seek medical care if symptoms worsen.

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    MERS-CoV

    Awareness
    What is MERS-CoV?

    Short for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome


    Coronavirus

    It is a respiratory illness

    Some people have no symptoms

    Others develop pneumonia and organ failure. Some


    may need intensive care

    About 30 40% of infected people die

    People with underlying health problems are at higher


    risk for a severe illness

    There is no vaccine and no specific treatment

    How does it spread?

    In the Middle East, some camels have the virus and may give it to humans.

    Humans sick with MERS-CoV can spread it to other people who are in close contact, causing an outbreak.
    Often it is healthcare workers and family members who get infected this way.

    Sometimes people who are sick with MERS-CoV have travelled internationally, causing outbreaks in other
    countries.

    What are the symptoms?


    Symptoms begin 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
    Milder symptoms

    Severe illness

    Fever

    Shortness of breath / pneumonia

    Cough

    Kidney failure

    Chills

    Diarrhoea

    PREVENT MERS-CoV

    DO

    DO NOT
    Have close
    contact
    with sick
    people

    Touch your
    face (unless
    you have
    washed your
    hands)

    Additional precautions in
    the Middle East
    Wash hands

    Cover coughs
    and sneezes

    Ensure food is
    safely
    prepared

    DO NOT touch
    animals
    especially
    camels

    DO NOT eat
    raw / cooked
    camel meat or
    drink
    unpasteurized
    milk

    What to do if you get sick

    Most people with fever, cough, chills will not have MERS-CoV.

    If you develop symptoms which are more than minor, seek medical attention.

    Call ahead to the medical centre and tell them about your illness. This will allow the centre to prepare and
    ensure others are not infected. Tell them your travel history and contact with sick people during the last 2 weeks.

    Follow the advice of health professionals, especially if they recommend isolation or quarantine.

    Disclaimer: This leaflet has been developed for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute
    for professional medical advice. Should you have questions or concerns about any topic
    described here, please consult your medical professional.

    2015 AEA International Holdings Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved.


    Unauthorised copy or distribution prohibited.
    MERS-CoV Handout English 03 June 2015

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