Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is viral respiratory illness first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012. It is caused by a coronavirus called MERS-CoV. Most people who have been confirmed to have MERS-CoV infection developed severe acute respiratory illness. They had fever, cough, and shortness of breath. About half of these people died.
So far, all the cases have been linked to four countries in or near the Arabian Peninsula. No cases have been identified in the U.S. This virus has spread from ill people to others through close contact. However, the virus has not shown to spread in a sustained way in communities. The situation is still evolving.
CDC is working with partners to better understand the risks of this virus, including the source, how it spreads, and how infections might be prevented. CDC has provided information for travelers and is working with health departments, hospitals, and other partners to prepare for possible cases in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Information for Specific Groups
Healthcare Providers
Interim guidance, case definitions, infection prevention and control recommendations, home care guidance, and checklists to help providers and facilities prepare for potential importations of MERS...
Health Departments
Interim guidance, case definitions, information about clusters under investigation, and tools to collect data on patients under investigation...
Laboratories
Guidelines for collecting, handling and testing clinical specimens, and lab biosafety guidelines...Travel Guidance
CDC does not recommend that anyone change their travel plans because of MERS.
MERS Cases and Deaths,
April 2012 - Present
Current as of October 24, 2013, 9:00 AM EDT| Countries | Cases (Deaths) |
|---|---|
| France | 2 (1) |
| Italy | 1 (0) |
| Jordan | 2 (2) |
| Qatar | 6 (3) |
| Saudi Arabia | 121 (51) |
| Tunisia | 3 (1) |
| United Kingdom (UK) | 3 (2) |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 6 (2) |
| Total | 144 (62) |
For more information visit World Health Organization (WHO)
.What's New and Updates
- Updated information on the epidemiology of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection and guidance for the public, clinicians, and public health authorities, 2012-2013. MMWR SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
- Interim Home Care and Isolation Guidance for MERS-CoV SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
- MERS is not a public health emergency: IHR Emergency Committee July 17, 2013
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