Chapter 6 MERS-COV

Question 1

First identified in Saudia Arabia (2012)
& COVID-19 (2019)

Answer 1

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

Question 2

MERS-COV

Answer 2

Zoonotic virus
Belongs under beta-coronavirus
* Direct or indirect contact w/ camel,
bats, goats, cow
* Airborne droplets (sneezing)

Question 3

Signs & Symptoms

Answer 3

1. Fever
2. Cough
3. SOB
4. Pneumonia
   a. Common but not always
   b. White lung (one sided)
5. GI Upset (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, &
   kidney failure)

Question 4

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Answer 4

PCR-RT- presence of antibodies in blood
10 days after onset of symptoms

Question 5

Prevention & control

Answer 5

1. Avoid contact w/ animal
2. Handwashing
3. Avoid consumption of raw or uncooked
   animal products (high-risk)

Question 6

Complications

Answer 6

1. ARDS
2. Pneumonia
3. Kidney Failure