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Information for Healthcare Professionals

Information for Healthcare Professionals

Updated Apr. 11, 2024

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MERS: Who and When to Test

Managing MERS Cases and Contacts for Public Health Professionals

Clinical Features

CDC interim information for clinicians on human infections with MERS-CoV.

Infection Prevention and Control

Interim recommendations for managing hospitalized patients with known or suspected MERS-CoV infection.

Important Links

Update on the Epidemiology of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Infection and Guidance for the Public, Clinicians, and Public Health Authorities — January 2015. MMWR. Jan 30, 2015
CDC Expert Commentary Video: Be on the Lookout for MERS-CoV. 5:26 minutes, Released Jun 23, 2014
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CDC Expert Commentary: Interim Guidance for Health Professionals. Jun 23, 2014
Editorial Collaboration with Medscape

Related Links

CDC Commentary: Be on the Lookout for MERS-CoV

CDC Commentary: Be on the Lookout for MERS-CoVexternal icon
CDC’s Dr. Susan Gerber provides an update on MERS, including when to evaluate patients, how to collect appropriate specimens, and infection control.
Running Time 5:26 mins
Date Released 06/23/2014