Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (68): Israel, animal reservoir, camels, serology, surveillance
PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (68): Israel, animal reservoir, camels, serology, surveillance
MERS -- Israel[The moderator's commentary in the above posting included a request for information on the MERS-CoV situation in Israel's dromedary camel population].In response to the above request for information:Studies, performed by the Virology Section in the Kimron Veterinary Institute, applying ELISA and VNT methods, have demonstrated the presence of antibodies in dromedary camels in Israel. Thus far, MERS-CoV has not been detected in nasal swabs.During 2015-2016, a total of 477 nasal swabs Read more [...]
