MERS-CoV is a disease we worry about because we don't have any specific countermeasures to it. We've got no specific drugs, no specific vaccine, or anything to deal with it, essentially we need to identify cases, get them into isolation and to give them intensive supportive care until they get better.

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We're only as secure in the world as the weakest country. by Jimmy Whitworth

We're only as secure in the world as the weakest country.

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Outbreaks can completely paralyze countries. by Jimmy Whitworth

Outbreaks can completely paralyze countries.

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Infectious diseases respect no boundaries. by Jimmy Whitworth

Infectious diseases respect no boundaries.

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There are little clusters of outbreaks occurring all the time, al... by Jimmy Whitworth

There are little clusters of outbreaks occurring all the time, all over the place.

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But the stakes keep getting raised. by Jimmy Whitworth

But the stakes keep getting raised.

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We're vulnerable because of increased travel. by Jimmy Whitworth

We're vulnerable because of increased travel.

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It is becoming increasingly clear that this virus can cause a wide range of other abnormalities including visual and hearing defects and brain damage in babies with normal sized heads.

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There are a few genetic differences between the African and Asian lineages, and it looks like the Asian lineages may be better able to transmit and flourish in a human population.

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However, a vaccine is available that can be given to prevent the development of disease.

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That is by far and away, the most important message. And particularly targeting the elderly.

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While plague causes severe illness, if it is recognized promptly then it can be easily treated with antibiotics and patients will make a full recovery, the press reports indicate that this is the case in Inner Mongolia now, suggesting that there is no risk to public health.

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