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Spread of MERS to South Korea and China.

Authors :
Hui, David S
Perlman, Stanley
Zumla, Alimuddin
Source :
Lancet Respiratory Medicine; Jul2015, Vol. 3 Issue 7, p509-510, 2p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article reports that Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infects 30 in Seoul, South Korea and one in Huizhou, Southern China. Phylogenetic analysis demonstrate that the virus is transmitted from camels and bats and can be transmitted to humans and between humans more likely in overcrowded places. No exact medicine is available now but precautionary measures like environment control, overall hygiene is compulsory to contain this infection.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22132600
Volume :
3
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Lancet Respiratory Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
103655291
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(15)00238-6