MERS coronavirus outbreak: Implications for emerging viral infections

New and emerging infectious diseases (Ebola, Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Candida auris): Focus on environmental survival and germicide susceptibility

“…The microbiology, epidemiology, and clinical manifestations of MERS have been reviewed. [66][67][68][69][70][71][72] MERS-CoV, a betacoronavirus, is a single-stranded, positive-sense enveloped RNA virus that can cause an acute respiratory illness in humans. MERS-CoV is a zoonotic disease that is transmitted from animals-to-humans.…”

“…Dromedary camels, hosts for MERS-CoV, have been implicated in direct and indirect transmission to humans, although the exact mode of transmission is unknown. 63,67,71 Bats are likely the main mammalian reservoir. 71 The clinical spectrum of MERS infection ranges from asymptomatic or mild respiratory symptoms to severe acute respiratory disease and death.…”

“…63,67,71 Bats are likely the main mammalian reservoir. 71 The clinical spectrum of MERS infection ranges from asymptomatic or mild respiratory symptoms to severe acute respiratory disease and death. Typical symptoms of MERS include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.…”

The SARS, MERS and novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemics, the newest and biggest global health threats: what lessons have we learned?

“…7 An outbreak of the virus did not occur until 2 years later, in 2014, with a total number of identified cases of 662 and a 32.97% case-fatality rate. 8 From 2014 to 2016, 1364 cases were observed in Saudi Arabia. A total of 27 countries were affected by MERS during the outbreaks spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America.…”

“…9 Since 2012, 2494 laboratory confirmed cases of MERS have been reported, and 858 associated deaths have occurred (34.4% case-fatality ratio). 8,10 Key Messages • Inadequate risk assessment by the Chinese government hampered efforts to contain the virus.…”