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Create genetically modified version of MERS-CoV virus
Spanish scientists claim they have created a genetically modified version of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) strain, which can be used as a basis for pro…
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MERS-CoV virus is less likely to spread into epidemics
Although there is a high mortality rate, the Middle East respiratory syndrome corona virus (MERS-CoV) is less likely to turn into epidemics such as the SARS virus, becau…
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MERS-CoV virus can hardly become a pandemic
Although it has caused dozens of deaths since its discovery late last year, the new corona virus originating from the Middle East (MERS-CoV for short) is unlikely to cau…
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WHO warns corona virus is likely to cause pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Middle East-derived corona virus (MERS-CoV), similar to the virus that causes acute respiratory syndrome (SARS),…
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Camels cause Middle East respiratory distress syndrome
MERS virus causing Middle East respiratory distress syndrome (similar to dangerous SARS virus) has just been found in camels, after a 44-year-old man from Saudi Arabia d…
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Egypt recorded the first case of death due to MERS virus
On February 28, Egyptian health officials confirmed a patient died after a viral infection in the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV).
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Situation solution for people infected with MERS-CoV virus
US scientists have reported that it is possible to combine two antiviral drugs to treat people with MERS-CoV infection as an initial containment solution.