1. Enhanced MERS coronavirus surveillance of travelers from the Middle East to England.
- Author
-
Thomas HL, Zhao H, Green HK, Boddington NL, Carvalho CF, Osman HK, Sadler C, Zambon M, Bermingham A, and Pebody RG
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Child, Child, Preschool, Coronavirus Infections virology, England epidemiology, Female, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Male, Middle Aged, Middle East epidemiology, Young Adult, Coronavirus Infections epidemiology, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, Population Surveillance, Travel
- Abstract
During the first year of enhanced MERS coronavirus surveillance in England, 77 persons traveling from the Middle East had acute respiratory illness and were tested for the virus. Infection was confirmed in 2 travelers with acute respiratory distress syndrome and 2 of their contacts. Patients with less severe manifestations tested negative.
- Published
- 2014
- Full Text
- View/download PDF