2016, Volume 10, Issue 2
Frontiers of Medicine >> 2016, Volume 10, Issue 2 doi: 10.1007/s11684-016-0430-6
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus: a comprehensive review
1. Center of Scientific Excellence for Influenza Viruses, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt.
2. Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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Abstract
The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus was first identified in 2012 and has since then remained uncontrolled. Cases have been mostly reported in the Middle East, however travel-associated cases and outbreaks have also occurred. Nosocomial and zoonotic transmission of the virus appear to be the most important routes. The infection is severe and highly fatal thus necessitating rapid and efficacious interventions. Here, we performed a comprehensive review of published literature and summarized the epidemiology of the virus. In addition, we summarized the virological aspects of the infection and reviewed the animal models used as well as vaccination and antiviral tested against it.
Keywords
MERS ; coronavirus ; review
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