Laboratory Testing for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, California, USA, 2013–2014
Authors:
- Mahtab ShahkaramiMSMahtab Shahkarami
- Cynthia YenCYCynthia Yen
- Carol GlaserCGCarol Glaser
- Dongxiang XiaDXDongxiang Xia
- James WattJWJames Watt
- Debra A. WadfordDWDebra A. Wadford
Open Access
- 1 September 2015
- journal article
- Published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 21 (9) , 1664-1666
Abstract
Since Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) first emerged, the California Department of Public Health has coordinated efforts to identify possible cases in travelers to California, USA, from affected areas. During 2013–2014, the department investigated 54 travelers for MERS-CoV; none tested positive, but 32 (62%) of 52 travelers with suspected MERS-CoV had other respiratory viruses.Keywords
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