Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak in China.
DIAGNOSIS
Healthcare provider may order laboratory tests on respiratory
specimens and serum (part of your blood) to detect human corona viruses.
Laboratory testing is more likely to be used if you have severe disease or
are suspected of having MERS.
If
you are experiencing symptoms, you should tell your healthcare provider about
any recent travel or contact with animals. Most MERS-CoV infections have been
reported from countries in the Arabian Peninsula. Therefore reporting a travel
history or contact with camels or camel products is very important when trying
to diagnose MERS.
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