Management of asymptomatic persons who are RT-PCR positive for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
Interim guidance
3 January 2018
| Guideline

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.
WHO Team
Emergency Preparedness (WPE)
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/MERS/IPC/15.2 Rev. 1