Global epidemiology and public health challenges of Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus

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2025-08-16
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Al-Tawfiq, Jaffar A.
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•Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus was first detected in 2012 in Saudi Arabia. •Since 2012, Middle East respiratory syndrome caused 2626 confirmed cases. •20% of cases involve contact with dromedary camels or their products. •Human-to-human spread occurs, mainly in healthcare settings. •A case fatality rate is 36-40%.

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Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus, Dromedary camels, Human-to-human spread
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Al-Tawfiq JA. Global epidemiology and public health challenges of Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus. IJID Reg. 2025;16:100731. Published 2025 Aug 16. doi:10.1016/j.ijregi.2025.100731
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