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What is mers, is it deadly, is in usa, am i at risk, is there a treatment, are they working on one.help aaaahhhhh?
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See below: A typical case of MERS consists of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Pneumonia is a common finding on examination. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea have been reported. The CDC confirmed only 2 cases in the US. The 2 patients were successfully treated. It can be deadly as it can cause respiratory failure. Risk of infection is low in the US
Answered 9/26/2014
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