The first clusters of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in Oman: Time to act.
J Infect Public Health
; 13(5): 679-686, 2020 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-154837
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), is an emerging infectious disease of growing global importance. This review describes the latest MERS-CoV clusters and the first cases of nosocomial transmission within health care facilities in Oman. We have highlighted lessons learned and proposed steps to prevent healthcare-associated infections.METHODS:
A descriptive analysis of MERS-CoV cases was conducted between January 23 and February 16, 2019. The data from officials and other published sources used.RESULTS:
Thirteen laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV were reported from three simultaneous clusters from two governorates without an epidemiological link between the clusters. Two clusters were reported from North Al Batinah Governorate, with nine cases (69%) and 1 cluster from South Ash Sharqiyah Governorate with four cases (31%). In total, four deaths were reported (case fatality rate 31%). Four cases (31%) reported were household contacts from the first cluster, 3 (23%) were nosocomial transmission in health care facilities (two for first and one from the second cluster) and 7 (54%) were community-acquired cases.CONCLUSIONS:
The first local clusters of MERS-CoV reported with evidence suggestive of healthcare and household-associated transmission. Early diagnosis and strict implementation of infection control measures remain fundamental in preventing and managing MERS-CoV infection.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cross Infection
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Coronavirus Infections
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Infect Public Health
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
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Public Health
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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