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What is sign and systoms of mers virus?
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Fever, cough: Shortness of breath are the most common symptoms. Check out the link below. Take care! http://www.Cdc.Gov/coronavirus/mers/faq.Html.
Answered 8/24/2015
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MERS-CoV: Middle east respiratory virus incubates for about 2 weeks then manifests as a flu-like illness: cough, phlegm production, fever, unwell, tired, then progresses fast to severe shortness of breath and seeing medical attention. The majority end up in the ICU on a breathing machine and over 60% die within a few days. However, 21% of patients had little to no symptoms. Nausea/diarrhea also present.
Answered 7/17/2015
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