Management of asymptomatic persons who are RT-PCR positive for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (‎MERS-CoV)

Overview

The clinical spectrum of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection ranges from asymptomatic infection to severe pneumonia with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other lifethreatening complications. Mild symptoms are non-specific and can include headache, tiredness, feverishness, mild cough, sore throat, and runny nose. Some patients may present with gastrointestinal symptoms such as mild diarrhoea.