Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus: What Do We Know?

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a viral respiratory infection initially reported in the Saudi Arabian peninsula in 2012. This epidemic has crossed from Middle Eastern countries into many European and Asian countries. Recently, the United States and United Kingdom have also been impacted. Although there is very little information about its transmission, it is important for the advanced practice nurse to be updated on the current information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization. This report addresses the risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and implications related to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus.