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Enhanced MERS coronavirus surveillance of travelers from the Middle East to England.

Authors :
Thomas HL
Zhao H
Green HK
Boddington NL
Carvalho CF
Osman HK
Sadler C
Zambon M
Bermingham A
Pebody RG
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2014 Sep; Vol. 20 (9), pp. 1562-4.
Publication Year :
2014

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
20
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25148267
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2009.140817