It is located in Abu Dhabi, close to the border with Oman. There is no indication that the patient had contact with dromedary camels that transmitted the disease.
A 28-year-old man tested positive for the virus, life-threatening Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Monday that it happened in the city of Abu Dhabi, which borders Oman.
The young man from the city of Al Ain was taken to hospital last month, the World Health Organization said in a statement.According to the agency ReutersIt is also reported that 108 contacts of the patient have been checked, but no secondary infection has been found so far.
World Health Organization says There is no indication that the individual has had contact with dromedary camels, to spread diseases other than COVID-19. However, he did not elaborate on his current situation.
Since 2012, 27 countries have reported cases of MERS-CoV, which can cause fever, cough and shortness of breath and, in some cases, pneumonia, according to the World Health Organization.that period2,605 cases and 936 related deaths have been reported, the data showed.
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Information from CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention):
What is Middle East Respiratory Syndrome?
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a respiratory disease. It is caused by a virus called Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The virus was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012. It is unlike any other coronavirus previously found in humans.
What is the source of MERS-CoV?
MERS-CoV may have originated from animal sources in the Arabian Peninsula. In addition to humans, MERS-CoV has also been found in camels in several countries. Some people may become infected after coming into contact with camels. However, more information is needed to determine the possible role of camels and other animals in MERS-CoV transmission.
WhatWhat symptoms and complications can MERS cause?
Most people with confirmed MERS-CoV infection have severe acute respiratory illness with the following symptoms:
• fever
• cough
• Difficulty breathing
About 3 to 4 out of every 10 MERS patients have been reported to die. Most of those who died had underlying health problems. Some infected people have mild symptoms (such as cold-like symptoms) or no symptoms at all.