Bactrian camels shed large quantities of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) after experimental infection

Bactrian camels shed large quantities of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) after experimental infection

In 2012, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) emerged. To date, more than 2300 cases have been reported, with an approximate case fatality rate of 35%. Epidemiological investigations identified dromedary camels as the source of MERS-CoV zoonotic transmission and evidence of MERS-C...

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Main Authors: Danielle R. Adney, Michael Letko, Izabela K. Ragan, Dana Scott, Neeltje van Doremalen, Richard A. Bowen, Vincent J. Munster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Emerging Microbes and Infections
Subjects:
MERS-CoV
Bactrian camel
dromedary camel
virus shedding
natural reservoir
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22221751.2019.1618687
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