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    Pandemic Update : MERS-CoV In Brief Cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has been reported in some countries. Globally, more than 215 cases have been confimed, and more than 80 have died. So far almost all patients have acquire their infection in the Middle East. Clusters of human-to-human transmission have occurred - within health care facilities, and amongst household and work contacts. There is very limited information on how the sporadic infections are occurring ‘The World Health Organization (WHO) is working to determine the public health implications ofthis new virus. WHO is encouraging health practitioners to consider testing forthe new virus in patients with unexplained pneumonia whe have “residence in or a history of travel tothe Arabian Peninsula or neighbouring counties within 14 days before onset of illness." What are coronaviruses? Inhumans, these viruses cause respiratory ilness ranging from the common cold to SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). They spread from fone person to another through infected respiratory droplets. The sick person expels these when they cough, sneeze, or talk. Others can get the disease via contact with these contaminated droplets Coronaviruses can also cause diarrhoeal ness, wth the virus present inthe stool. n those others can catch the disease if they accidentally Ingest it from contaminated hands and objects. There are no specific medications to treat coronaviruses. No vaccine is available to prevent infection. What is MERS-CoV? Middle East respiratory syncrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), previously known as ‘novel coronavirus”, was first identified in humans in 2012. Its from the same family of viruses as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), the coronavirus family. it has caused illness in over 200 people, with a death rate of around 40%, Most cases have originated from the Middle East. There is no specific treatment and no vaccine available, Exactly how MERS-CoV spreads js unknown at this time, however it can pass from one person to others in close contact with them. Clusters of infection have been noted in the healthcare environment and in family members. Generally coronaviruses spread in the same way as respiratory infections, including colds and flu, from one person to another - through infected respiratory droplets. However, its suspected that there may be an animal host, perhaps bats or camels, and that humans are sporadically infected through direct contact with an animal or perhaps a contaminated environmen How it spreads ‘The virus can spread from one person to another. To date, this has only happened ina limited fashion, to people who have been in close contact with {an infected person, Several groups of cases that are linked to each other (clusters) have been reported, ‘Symptoms Itappears to take 10 days after someone is exposed tothe virus for them to become il. Patients have developed severe respiratory (breathing-related) symptoms requiring hospitalisation. Some people also had symptoms related to their digestive system, such as diarrhoea and abdominal pain. A Cluster of other setious conditions lke blood coagulation disorders, kidney failure and pericarditis (inflammation of the heart sac) have also been associated with this new virus. Most people who have been infected had underlying medical conditions. About haif of all known cases have been fatal Diagnosis and Treatment MER. CoV is diagnosed by testing samples collected from the respiratory tract. There Is no specific veatment forthe disease. Prevention There is no vaccine to protect people against MERS-CoV. Follow good hygiene measures to reduce your risk of disease: + Wash your hands frequently. + Avoid touching your face. + Keep some distance from people who are coughing, sneezing or appear sick + Avoid unnecessary direct contact wih ive animals. Risk to travellers MERS-CoV has been only found in the Middle East sofa, region. though some countries have reported cases in people who have a history of travel to the Monitor your health while in the Arabian Peninsula and neighbouring countvies and after you return home. If you become sick with a fever and respiratory symptoms (such as a cough) within 10 days of visiting the area, seek medical atention, Advise your healthcare practioner of your recent travel history, especialy if you were in the Middle East. For more information: +See the World Health Organization (WHO) coronavirus page. + See the dedicated MERS-CoV pages ofthe international SOS Pandemic Ps + Contact any International SOS assistance centre. aide gatos econ cso crt pss eyo mas pose Worldwide reach Human touch Pandemic Update : MERS-CoV Informasi Singkat asus Mile East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) telah cilaporkan tejad di Beberapa negara, Lebin dari 215 kasus teratat di selurun dunia {an lebin dari 80 orang meninggal dunia. Sejauh ini, hampir semua pendeita trinfeksi di wiayah Timur Tengah. Penyebaran dari manusia ke manusia telah terjadl, 6 beberapa kelompok tertentu di rumah saki, rumah, dan tempat kerja. Informasi mengenai penyebaran sporadis ini mash sangat terbatas hingga saat in Badan Keschatan Dunia (WHO) sedang menentukan dampak terhadap Kesehatan masyarakat dari virus baru ini. WHO juga torus mendorong para prakts| keschatan untuk molakukan pemeriksaan terhadap pasion yang mengidap pneumonia secara mendadak setelah mengunjungi Semenanjung Arabia dan negara ‘negara d sekitarnya dalam kurun waklu 14 har sabelum munculnya gejala penyakit ‘Apa itu koronavirus? Pada manusia, virus ini menyebabkan penyakit pernapasan, mula dari fu biasa hingga SARS (Severe Acule Respiratory Syndrome). Penyeberannya deri satu ‘orang ke orang lain melalui dara saat seseorang menghirup aerosol yang ternfeks! (bran caran kecil i udara yang dinasikan akibat batuk atau bersin ‘Seseorang yang saki juga dapat menyebarkannya saat mereka batuk, bersn atau berbicara. Yang lainnya dapat terjangktsetelah terpapar droplet yang telah terkontaminast in Koronavirus juga dapat menyebabkan penyakit diare yang lerhat dengan adanya virus tersebut pada feses. Orang lan dapat tertular bila mereka tidak sengaia ‘menelannya melaluitangan dan benda yang terkontaminasi. Tak ada pengobatan khusus untuk vrs in. Vaksin pun belum tersedia untuk mencegah infeksinya, ‘Apa itu MERS-Cov? Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), atau yang duly lebih dkenal dengan istlah “novel coronavirus’, teridentitkasi di manusia pertama kal pada tahun 2012. Virus ini berasal dar fami Koronavirus yang sama dengan virus penyebab SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). ius in telah rmembust lebih dari 200 orang saki

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