MERS-CoV
MERS-CoV
MERS-CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus) is a viral respiratory illness that first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012. It is caused by a coronavirus called MERS-CoV. Most people infected with MERS-CoV developed severe respiratory illness, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Many of them have died.
Pronunciation
MERS-CoV is pronounced as /ˈmɜːrz ˌkoʊ viː/
Etymology
The term MERS-CoV is an acronym derived from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, referring to the region where the virus was first identified.
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some of them can cause disease. The newly identified coronavirus caused a disease called COVID-19.
- SARS-CoV: A viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV).
- Respiratory Syndrome: A group of diseases that affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system.
- Pandemic: An epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide.
Symptoms
MERS-CoV infection can result in severe respiratory illness, with symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath. About 3 or 4 out of every 10 patients reported with MERS have died. MERS cases continue to occur, primarily in the Arabian Peninsula.
Transmission
MERS-CoV, like other coronaviruses, likely spreads from an infected person’s respiratory secretions, such as through coughing. However, we don’t fully understand the precise ways that it spreads.
Prevention
There is currently no vaccine to prevent MERS-CoV infection. The U.S. National Institutes of Health is exploring the possibility of developing one.
Treatment
There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for MERS-CoV infection. Individuals with MERS-CoV can seek medical care to help relieve symptoms. For severe cases, current treatment includes care to support vital organ functions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MERS-CoV
- Wikipedia's article - MERS-CoV
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