Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) (/mɛrz/; also known as camel flu) is a viral respiratory infection caused by the MERS-coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
Etymology
The term "Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome" was coined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012, due to the disease's first reported cases in the Middle East. The abbreviation "MERS" is derived from the initial letters of this term.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "merz".
Definition
MERS is a contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. It's caused by the coronavirus MERS-CoV. Most cases of MERS have been in Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East.
Symptoms
Symptoms of MERS include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Pneumonia is common, but not always present. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, have also been reported.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Middle Eastern
- Wikipedia's article - Middle Eastern
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