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What is the definition of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome?
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.
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What are the symptoms of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome?
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?
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 Local Doctors?
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Susanna P. Lau
Elite
Highly rated in
12
conditions

The University Of Hong Kong

Lika, CN 

Susanna Lau is in Lika, China. Lau is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease, Parvovirus Antenatal Infection, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.

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Patrick Y. Woo
Elite
Highly rated in
12
conditions

The University Of Hong Kong

Sar, CN 

Patrick Woo is in Sar, China. Woo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus Antenatal Infection, and Hepatitis E.

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Yaseen M. Arabi
Elite
Highly rated in
18
conditions

King Abdulaziz Medical City

Intensive Care Department 
Riyadh, SA 

Yaseen Arabi is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Arabi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, and Sepsis.

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What are the latest Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Building Capacity and Promoting Smoking Cessation in the Community Via Quit to Win Contest 2020: a Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial on COVID-19 Related Brief Advice and Personalized Chat-based Intervention for Smoking Cessation
Who is this study for: Adult patients that smoke tobacco and communicate in Cantonese
Status: Active, not recruiting
Start Date: June 13, 2020
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Phase: Not Applicable
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Summary: The present study will examine (1) the effectiveness of a combined brief advice and personalized chat-based support on COVID-19 related smoking messages and (2) explore the use of CBPR model to build capacity and to engage community partners in taking on this important public health issue for sustainability in the community. In addition, a process evaluation will be conducted to assess the effecti...
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Mental Health and Emotional Aspects of Professionals Working in Pediatric Intensive Care Units During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Status: Active, not recruiting
Start Date: July 1, 2020
Intervention Type: Other
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Summary: Health professionals are extremely exposed to psychosocial risks, as they experience, in general, high levels of stress, anxiety, fatigue and suffering, due to the nature and location of their work. As a result, the health and well being of these professionals can be significantly compromised. In outbreaks of serious infectious diseases and pandemics, these risks become amplified and the health te...
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What are the Latest Advances for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome?
Molnupiravir and Its Antiviral Activity Against COVID-19.
Condition: COVID-19
Journal: Frontiers in immunology
Treatment Used: Molnupiravir
Number of Patients: 0
Published: April 21, 2022
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Summary: Molnupiravir and Its Antiviral Activity Against COVID-19.
The structure of a novel antibody against the spike protein inhibits Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus infections.
Journal: Scientific reports
Published: January 25, 2022
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Summary: The structure of a novel antibody against the spike protein inhibits Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus infections.
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Immune Profiling of COVID-19 in Correlation with SARS and MERS.
Journal: Viruses
Published: January 22, 2022
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Summary: Immune Profiling of COVID-19 in Correlation with SARS and MERS.
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