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What is the definition of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)?
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a mild to severe upper respiratory tract infection caused by a coronavirus that spreads from animals to humans (usually camels), but also amongst humans. Middle East respiratory syndrome is mainly found in Saudi Arabia and other Middle-Eastern countries.
What are the symptoms of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)?
Symptoms of Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome usually appear anywhere from 5 to 6 days after exposure but can occur between 2 to 14 days. The symptoms can be mild to severe. Individuals with mild infections may experience no symptoms or cold-like symptoms. The main symptoms of Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, while some individuals may also cough up blood or experience nausea and/or vomiting or diarrhea. Severe infections may develop in immunocompromised individuals, causing pneumonia or kidney failure. Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome has a death rate of around 30%.
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What are the current treatments for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)?
Treatment for Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome involves supportive care. There is currently no vaccine or antiviral treatment available.
Who are the top Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Local Doctors?
Experienced in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Dr. Cynthia M. Brownfield
Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
Experienced in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Dr. Cynthia M. Brownfield
Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

Heartland Regional Medical Center

105 Far W Dr, 100 Mosaic Life Care, 
St Joseph, MO 
 (47.4 mi)
816-271-8110
Languages Spoken:
English
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Cynthia Brownfield is a Pediatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in St Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Brownfield and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Anemia. Dr. Brownfield is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Dr. Frederick D. Kiehl
Family Medicine | General Practice
Experienced in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Dr. Frederick D. Kiehl
Family Medicine | General Practice

Cameron Regional Medical Center Inc

1600 E Evergreen St, 
Cameron, MO 
 (47.7 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Accepting New Patients

Frederick Kiehl is a Family Medicine specialist and a General Practice provider in Cameron, Missouri. Dr. Kiehl and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kiehl is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Dr. Rezwan Islam
Family Medicine
Advanced in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Dr. Rezwan Islam
Family Medicine

Nextcare Missouri LLC

202 E Nifong Blvd, Providence Urgent Care Nifong, 
Columbia, MO 
 (121.0 mi)
573-874-6824
Languages Spoken:
English
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Rezwan Islam is a Family Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Islam and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). His top areas of expertise are ECHO Virus, Acute Cystitis, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Islam is currently accepting new patients.

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