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First case of MERS-CoV in 2023

July 28 , 2023 358 days 377 0
  • World Health Organization (WHO) has identified a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) from United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • MERS-CoV is a viral respiratory infection that is caused by a coronavirus called Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
  • Humans are infected with direct or indirect contact with dromedary camels.
  • They are the natural host and zoonotic source of the MERS-CoV infection.
  • The first case of MERS-CoV was reported in UAE in July 2013.

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