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ArticlePublic health2020

Six-year experience of detection and investigation of possible Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus cases, England, 2012-2018.

H Zhao, F ParryFord, G Dabrera, M Sinnathamby, J Ellis, J Dunning, H Osman, N Machin, R Pebody

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H ZhaoNational Infection Service, Public Health England, 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ, UK. Electronic address: Hongxin.Zhao@phe.gov.uk.
F ParryFordNational Infection Service, Public Health England, 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ, UK.
G DabreraNational Infection Service, Public Health England, 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ, UK.
M SinnathambyNational Infection Service, Public Health England, 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ, UK.
J EllisNational Infection Service, Public Health England, 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ, UK.
J DunningNational Infection Service, Public Health England, 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ, UK.
H OsmanBirmingham Public Health Laboratory, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5SS, UK.
N MachinPublic Health Laboratory, Manchester, UK.
R PebodyNational Infection Service, Public Health England, 61 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5EQ, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesSurveillance for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been undertaken in the UK since September 2012. This study describes the surveillance outcomes in England from 2012 to 2018. STUDY

designThis was a descriptive study using surveillance data.

methodsLocal health protection teams in England report possible MERS cases to the National Infection Service with clinical and laboratory data.

resultsA total of 1301 possible MERS cases were identified in the study period. Five cases were laboratory-confirmed MERS. The majority of cases had travelled to Saudi Arabia (56.7%) and United Arab Emirates (25.9%). Fifty-four percent of cases were men and 43.7% were women. The majority of cases (65.1%) were aged 45 years or older. The number of tests increased in the period after Hajj each year. Laboratory-confirmed alternative diagnoses were available for 513 (39.4%) cases; influenza was the most common virus detected (n = 255, 52.4%).

conclusionsOur study highlights the importance of differential diagnosis of influenza and other respiratory pathogens and early influenza antiviral treatment.

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AdolescentAdultAgedChildChild, PreschoolCoronavirus InfectionsDisease OutbreaksEnglandFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleMiddle AgedMiddle East Respiratory Syndrome CoronavirusPopulation SurveillanceEnglandMiddle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)Surveillance

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