Report of three new deaths from MERS coronavirus in Saudi Arabia takes the number of fatalities from the disease in the kingdom to 142, said health ministry on Sunday.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) - Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention
MERS, a newly discovered respiratory disease, was recently reported in the Arabian region. MERS is caused by a virus similar to that causing common cold and other respiratory illnesses.
MERS, a newly discovered respiratory disease, was recently reported in the Arabian region. MERS is caused by a virus similar to that causing common cold and other respiratory illnesses.
The announcement came as the World Health Organisation prepared for an emergency meeting to discuss the disease on Tuesday.
The UN health agency's emergency committee has already met four times to discuss the mysterious coronavirus.
Emergency Talks on Deadly MERS Virus to be Held by WHO on Tuesday
Amid concern over the rising number of cases in several countries, the World Health Organization is to hold an emergency meeting next week on the deadly MERS virus.
Amid concern over the rising number of cases in several countries, the World Health Organization is to hold an emergency meeting next week on the deadly MERS virus.
Like SARS, it appears to cause a lung infection, with patients suffering coughing, breathing difficulties and a temperature, but MERS differs in that it also causes rapid kidney failure.
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - Causes Diagnosis Treatment Complications FAQ
ARDS is a lung condition where the patient suffers from sudden breathlessness, low blood oxygen levels and lung inflammation that could progress to respiratory failure.
ARDS is a lung condition where the patient suffers from sudden breathlessness, low blood oxygen levels and lung inflammation that could progress to respiratory failure.
Most cases outside Saudi Arabia involve people who had traveled to the kingdom or worked there, often as medical staff.
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Respiratory Diseases - Diseases of the Human Respiratory System
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.
