What it is
There is no specific treatment or vaccine. People with MERS are cared for in hospital.
Avoiding contact with camels, raw camel milk and undercooked meat, and good hand hygiene, reduce the risk.
Common signs
- High temperature
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhoea, sometimes
How it is usually diagnosed
- Swab or sputum test
- Chest X-ray
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Travel history
- Test results
- Hospital discharge letters
Questions to ask your doctor
- Is this MERS or another infection?
- Do people I live with need testing?
- How long am I infectious?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Difficulty breathing after recent travel to the Middle East: call 112 and mention your travel
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.