Atypical presentations of MERS-CoV infection in immunocompromised hosts. Issue 11 (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Si-Ho; Ko, Jae-Hoon; Park, Ga Eun; Cho, Sun Young; Ha, Young Eun; Kang, Ji-Man; Kim, Yae-Jean; Huh, Hee Jae; Ki, Chang-Seok; Jeong, Byeong-Ho; Park, Jinkyeong; Jang, Jun Ho; Kim, Won Seog; Kang, Cheol-In; Chung, Doo Ryeon; Song, Jae-Hoon; Peck, Kyong Ran
• Is Part Of: Journal of infection and chemotherapy. Volume 23:Issue 11(2017:Nov.)
• Page Start: 769
• Page End: 773
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus -- Immunocompromised host -- Incubation period -- Asymptomatic period -- Corticosteroid; Chemotherapy -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Chemotherapy -- Periodicals; 615.5805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2017.04.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1341-321X

Abstract

Abstract: During the 2015 Korean MERS outbreak, we experienced atypical presentations of MERS-CoV infections in three immunocompromised hosts that warranted exceptional management. Case 1 showed delayed symptom development after a four-day asymptomatic period, Case 2 experienced a 20-day incubation period, and Case 3 exhibited persistent viral shedding without clinical deterioration. Recognizing these exceptions is extremely important in the management of MERS-CoV-exposed or -infected patients and for control of potential MERS outbreaks.