Source CDC MERS Website
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For those who missed the live COCA Call on Tuesday, the audio recording has now been posted on the CDC website. While primarily of interest to clinicians, this hour long presentation and Q&A session on the MERS coronavirus provides an excellent overview of what we know about this virus at this point.
You can either listen online, or download the mp3 file to your device for later review.
CDC Update for Clinicians on Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
Date:Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Presenter(s)
Susan Gerber, MD
Medical Epidemiologist
Division of Viral Diseases
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases ─ CDCMarty Cetron, MD
Director
Division of Global Migration and Quarantine
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases ─ CDCDavid Kuhar, MD
Medical Officer
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases ─ CDCOverview
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a virus that has caused severe respiratory illness and death in the Middle East. Epidemiologic investigations have demonstrated that this virus spreads from person to person during close contact, such as within families and healthcare facilities. The first case of imported MERS-CoV was reported last week in the state of Indiana. Clinicians have a critical role in recognizing and managing suspected cases of MERS-CoV. During this COCA Call, CDC subject matter experts will discuss the epidemiology, clinical signs, and infection control recommendations for MERS-CoV.
Call Materials
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