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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.

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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.

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    Emerging Diseases

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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.

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    MERS-CoV

    Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever


    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

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