MERS-CoV in Upper Respiratory Tract and Lungs of Dromedary Camels, Saudi Arabia, 2013–2014

Khalafalla, Abdelmalik I.; Lu, Xiaoyan; Al-Mubarak, Abdullah I.A.; Dalab, Abdul Hafeed S.; Al-Busadah, Khalid A.S.; Erdman, Dean D.

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MERS-CoV in Upper Respiratory Tract and Lungs of Dromedary Camels, Saudi Arabia, 2013–2014

Jul 2015
By Khalafalla, Abdelmalik I. ; Lu, Xiaoyan ; Al-Mubarak, Abdullah I.A. ; ...
Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 21(7):1153-1158

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To assess the temporal dynamics of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection in dromedary camels, specimens were collected at 1-2 month intervals from 2 independent groups of animals during April 2013-May 2014 in Al-Ahsa Province, Saudi Arabia, and tested for MERS-CoV RNA by reverse transcription PCR. Of 96 live camels, 28 (29.2%) nasal swab samples were positive; of 91 camel carcasses, 56 (61.5%) lung tissue samples were positive. Positive samples were more commonly found among young animals (<4 years of age) than adults (>4 years of age). The proportions of positive samples varied by month for both groups; detection peaked during November 2013 and January 2014 and declined in March and May 2014. These findings further our understanding of MERS-CoV infection in dromedary camels and may help inform intervention strategies to reduce zoonotic infections.
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Abattoir Animals Camelus Coronavirus Coronavirus Infections Dromedary Camels Lung MERS-CoV MERS-CoV In Upper Respiratory Tract And Lungs Of Dromedary Camels, Saudi Arabia, 2013–2014 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Nose Research Saudi Arabia Viruses Zoonoses
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Emerg Infect Dis. 21(7):1153-1158
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26079346
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PMC4480395
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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