(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The cause and symptoms of mers have not been clearly identified yet but most of these diagnosed cases exhibit the following signs and symptoms
according to the latest records of the world health organization there are 254 laboratory-confirmed cases of the infection 93 of which resulted in death worldwide. the cause and symptoms of mers have not been clearly identified yet but most of these diagnosed cases exhibit the following signs and symptoms. if you're experiencing any of these symptoms it is advised to seek a physician immediately.
1. cough
used to always shrugging cough off? if you're anywhere near the middle east and other countries with reported countries you may want to see a doctor.
2. shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing
these symptoms are also one of the signs of high blood pressure. guidelines issued by the who advise people who experience this symptom to consult a doctor immediately.
3. diarrhoea
mers is a deadly virus that kills your immune system. it can also result to multiple organ failures. one of the early signs exhibited by patients is diarrhoea coupled with all above symptoms.
4. high fever (over 38°c or 100.4°f)
high fever is a health hazard. don't wait for your temperature to go higher than 38°c.
5. travelled in the middle east and experienced above symptoms in 14 days
to date there's no travel ban issued for residents in the middle east and other countries with reported cases. however you should be extra careful especially if you have travelled in one of these places and experience above symptoms within 14 days. it takes 14 days for the virus to develop.
6. suffering from a chronic disease or immune deficiencies
majority of the reported cases are people with existing medical conditions. they have higher chances of acquiring the disease and have serious complications later on that can lead to death.
7. close contact with someone diagnosed with mers
the virus is highly contagious and contact with an infected person should be avoided. apart from staying away from the infected person it’s always good to keep your immune system in check.
8. profession involving contact with someone who is diagnosed with mers
nurses doctors and other medical staff working in hospitals with infected patients are advised to observe proper disinfection and undergo immunization procedures to avoid being infected with the disease.
content courtesy:medarabiais a healthcare and medical network in the middle east.
disclaimer: all content on this page has been provided by medarabia and khaleej times is not responsible for the accuracy completeness suitability or validity of any information provided here.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.