The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which has the potential to be fatal, has recently been confirmed in Abu Dhabi by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the UN agency, a 28-year-old man who tested positive for the virus was admitted to a hospital last month in the city of Al Ain. In a statement, WHO stated that although 108 of the people he was in contact with had been examined by health officials, no secondary infections had been discovered as of yet.
According to the World Health Organization, there is no evidence that the individual has come in contact with dromedary camels, which spread a distinct disease from COVID-19. It provided no further information on his present state, and as of yet, a total of 2,605 instances and 936 death cases have been reported, according to the statistics.
Research On The MERS-CoV Infection
The Middle East respiratory syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is the virus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), a respiratory infection. Direct or indirect contact with dromedary camels, the natural host and zoonotic source, results in infection. Mild to severe acute respiratory illness and mortality are possible MERS-CoV symptoms. Fever, cough, breathlessness, pneumonia, and diarrhea are typical symptoms. People who are older, have weakened immune systems, or have chronic illnesses including diabetes, cancer, lung disease, or kidney disease are more likely to experience severe instances.
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There is currently no vaccine or specialized treatment for MERS-CoV; however, a number of them are under research. The patient's clinical condition informs the course of treatment, which is supportive.
What Is MERS-CoV?
The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) was initially discovered in Saudi Arabia in 2012. Since then, cases of MERS have been recorded in a total of 27 countries, and the names of those countries are Algeria, Austria, Bahrain, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Oman, the Philippines, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
According to the World Health Organization, there have been a total of 2,605 cases of the virus reported thus far, with 936 deaths. The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus is also a zootonic virus that can spread between animals and humans.
According to the World Health Organization, most people in Saudi Arabia become infected with this disease through unprotected contact with infected dromedary camels, and MERS-CoV symptoms include shortness of breath, fever, coughing, and, in most cases, pneumonia.
(With Inputs From Reuters)
