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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (48): UAE (Dubai) animal reservoir, camel

MERS -- Worldwide/Unknown1. AbstractCamels carry Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus [MERS CoV], but little is known about infection age or prevalence. We studied more than 800 dromedaries of all ages and 15 mother-calf pairs. This syndrome constitutes an acute, epidemic, and time-limited infection in camels above the age of 4 years, particularly calves. Delayed social separation of calves might reduce human infection risk.2. Conclusions [For the omitted references, please see the complete Read more [...]