USA - CDC COCA information on coronavirus MERS updated

[sharon sanders]

[FONT=&quot]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 discussed the epidemiology, clinical signs, and infection control recommendations for MERS-CoV.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Archived COCA Conference Calls are available at [/FONT][FONT=&quot]emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/index.asp[/FONT][FONT=&quot]. [/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Free continuing education (CME, CNE, ACPE, CEU, CECH, and AAVSB/RACE) is available for most calls. For more information on free CE: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]emergency.cdc.gov/coca/continuingeducation.asp[/FONT][FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]CDC Emergency Response ? Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]NEW:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] CDC Press Briefing Transcript: Updates On Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-coV) Investigation In The United States[/FONT][FONT=&quot] ? May 17 (CDC)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Ongoing investigation of the first imported case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection in the United States has identified evidence of apparent past MERS-CoV infection in an Illinois man who had close contact with the Indiana MERS patient.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]NEW:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Second Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Case Imported to the US ? May 14 (CDC)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]On May 11, 2014, a second U.S. imported case of MERS was confirmed in a traveler who also came to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia. CDC is working very quickly to investigate this second U.S. case of MERS and respond to minimize the spread of this virus.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Updated:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Interim Guidance for Health Professionals ? May 14 (CDC)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Healthcare professionals should evaluate patients for MERS-CoV infection if they develop fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of breath, within 14 days after traveling from countries in or near the Arabian Peninsula.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/interim-guidance.html[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Updated: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Hospitalized Patients with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) ?[/FONT][FONT=&quot] May 15[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (CDC)[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Standard, contact, and airborne precautions are recommended for management of hospitalized patients with known or suspected MERS-CoV infection.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/infection-prevention-control.html[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Updated:[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Preparedness ?[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (CDC)[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]To aid providers and facilities, CDC has developed two checklists that identify key actions that can be taken now to enhance preparedness for MERS-CoV infection control.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/preparedness/index.html[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Updated: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Resources for Healthcare Professionals, Labs, and the General Public [/FONT][FONT=&quot]?[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (CDC)[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/related-materials.html[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Updated: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Frequently Asked Questions and Answers ?[/FONT][FONT=&quot] (CDC)[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/faq.html[/FONT]
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