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. 2014 Oct;14(10):911-3.
doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(14)70918-1.

Case definition and management of patients with MERS coronavirus in Saudi Arabia

Tariq A Madani  1
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Case definition and management of patients with MERS coronavirus in Saudi Arabia

Tariq A Madani. Lancet Infect Dis. 2014 Oct.
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Management algorithm for patients suspected of MERS coronavirus infection CD=case definition. SOB=shortness of breath. *Patients with suspected MERS-CoV infection who do not have shortness of breath, hypoxaemia, or evidence of pneumonia can be cared for and isolated in their home (if suitable).
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