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A New Measure for Assessing the Public Health Response to a Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Outbreak.
Authors: Cho SI
Abstract
Contact monitoring is an essential component of the public health response to a Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus outbreak, and is required for an effective quarantine to contain the epidemic. The timeliness of a quarantine is associated with its effectiveness. This paper provides a conceptual framework to describe the process of contact monitoring, and proposes a new measure called the "timely quarantined proportion" as a tool to assess the adequacy of a public health response.
PMID: 26639741 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - December 10, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Prev Med Public Health Source Type: research
Costly Lessons From the 2015 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Outbreak in Korea.
Authors: Lee SI
Abstract
Since the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreak in the Republic of Korea (hereafter Korea) began on May 11, 2015, a total of 186 persons have been infected by the MERS coronavirus, 38 of whom have died. With this number, Korea becomes second only to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the ranking of cumulative MERS cases. In this paper Korea's unique experience of an outbreak of MERS will be summarized and discussed briefly.
PMID: 26639740 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - December 10, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Prev Med Public Health Source Type: research
Structural Factors of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Outbreak as a Public Health Crisis in Korea and Future Response Strategies.
Authors: Kim DH
Abstract
The recent Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak has originated from a failure in the national quarantine system in the Republic of Korea as most basic role of protecting the safety and lives of its citizens. Furthermore, a number of the Korean healthcare system's weaknesses seem to have been completely exposed. The MERS-CoV outbreak can be considered a typical public health crisis in that the public was not only greatly terrorized by the actual fear of the disease, but also experienced a great impact to their daily lives, all in a short period of time. Preparedne...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - December 10, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Prev Med Public Health Source Type: research
Ethical Perspectives on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Epidemic in Korea.
Authors: Kim OJ
Abstract
Ethical considerations are essential in planning for and responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases. During the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the Republic of Korea in 2015, serious challenges emerged regarding important ethical issues, such as transparency and the protection of privacy. The development of bioethics in Korea has been influenced by individualistic perspectives applied in clinical contexts, leading to a paucity of ethical perspectives relevant to population-level phenomena such as outbreaks. Alternative theories of public health eth...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - February 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: J Prev Med Public Health Source Type: research
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV): animal to human interaction.
Authors: Omrani AS, Al-Tawfiq JA, Memish ZA
Abstract
The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a novel enzootic betacoronavirus that was first described in September 2012. The clinical spectrum of MERS-CoV infection in humans ranges from an asymptomatic or mild respiratory illness to severe pneumonia and multi-organ failure; overall mortality is around 35.7%. Bats harbour several betacoronaviruses that are closely related to MERS-CoV but more research is needed to establish the relationship between bats and MERS-CoV. The seroprevalence of MERS-CoV antibodies is very high in dromedary camels in ...
Source: Pathogens and Global Health - March 2, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Pathog Glob Health Source Type: research
Tracing Airline Travelers for a Public Health Investigation: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Infection in the United States, 2014.
CONCLUSION: To prevent the introduction and spread of newly emerging infectious diseases, travelers need to be located and contacted quickly.
PMID: 27453599 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Public Health Reports - July 28, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Public Health Rep Source Type: research
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, or MERS ‐CoV) that was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause diseases in humans, ranging from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Source: WHO Feature Stories - May 9, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: mers cov [subject], Q & A [doctype] Source Type: news
Surveillance Case Definitions for Human Infection with Novel Coronavirus (nCoV): Interim Guidance V1
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 1/11/2020.
This one-page document summarizes World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for surveillance of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) recently identified in Wuhan, China (2019-nCoV). WHO will update these recommendations as new information becomes available on the situation in Wuhan, China. This interim guidance was adapted from WHO ’s guidance materials published for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
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Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 11, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Surveillance Case Definitions for Human Infection with Novel Coronavirus (nCoV): Interim Guidance V2
Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 1/15/2020.
This one-page document, updated on January 15, 2020, summarizes World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for surveillance of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) recently identified in Wuhan, China (2019-nCoV). WHO will update these recommendations as new information becomes available on the situation in Wuhan, China. This interim guidance was adapted from WHO ’s guidance materials published for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
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Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: Interim Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients Under Investigation for 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 1/18/2020.
Although the transmission dynamics have yet to be determined, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently recommends a cautious approach to patients under investigation for 2019 Novel Coronavirus. This web page provides interim recommendations for infection and control, and additional infection control practices resources.
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Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 18, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: Interim Guidance for Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 1/18/2020.
This interim guidance is for staff at local and state health departments, infection prevention and control professionals, healthcare providers, and healthcare workers who are coordinating the home care and isolation of people who are confirmed to have, or being evaluated for 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection. It does not apply to patients in healthcare settings.
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Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 18, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China: Interim Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 1/17/2020.
This web page provides general and specific biosafety guidelines for handling 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) specimens, as well as information about clinical laboratory testing; packing, shipping, and transport; and related resources. Timely communication between clinical and laboratory staff is essential to minimize the risk incurred in handling specimens from patients with possible 2019-nCoV infection.
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Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 17, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Wuhan Novel Coronavirus: Initial Investigation of Possible Cases
Source: United Kingdom Department of Health (DH). Published: 1/16/2020.
This web page provides information on the initial assessment and investigation of possible cases of Wuhan novel coronavirus infection, and a link to Guidance: Investigation and Initial Clinical Management of Possible Cases of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus (WN-CoV) Infection, which details preparing for an assessment, interim definition: possible cases, action to take if case definition is met for WN-CoV, results of testing, and management of confirmed cases in England.
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Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Wuhan Novel Coronavirus: Infection Prevention and Control
Source: United Kingdom Department of Health (DH). Published: 1/15/2020.
This web page provides information about guidance on infection prevention and control for Wuhan novel coronavirus, and a link to Wuhan Novel Coronavirus (WN-CoV) Infection Prevention and Control Guidance, which outlines infection prevention and control advice for healthcare providers assessing possible cases of WN-CoV.
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Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - January 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Elsevier creates free information center on novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV
(Elsevier) For the benefit of healthcare professionals, medical researchers and the public, Elsevier, a global information analytics business specializing in science and health, has created a Novel Coronavirus Information Center with free information in English and Mandarin on the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 27, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
