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Korean MERS: A new cross continent emerging infectious disease

Somsri Wiwanitkit1, Viroj Wiwanitkit2

  • 1Wiwanitkit House, Bangkhae, Bangkok, Thailand.

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease
|April 15, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a severe coronavirus infection. Its recent emergence in Korea highlights the global threat of this cross-continent infectious disease.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a novel infectious disease caused by a coronavirus.
  • Initially identified in the Middle East, MERS can lead to severe respiratory illness.

Discussion:

  • The recent emergence of MERS in Korea signifies a concerning cross-continent spread.
  • This event raises public health concerns regarding the global transmissibility of MERS.

Key Insights:

  • MERS is a significant emerging infectious disease with pandemic potential.
  • The geographic expansion of MERS underscores the need for global surveillance.

Outlook:

  • Continued monitoring and research are crucial for understanding and controlling MERS outbreaks.
  • International collaboration is essential to address the global public health threat posed by MERS.
Keywords:
EmergingKoreaMiddle East respiratory syndrome

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