Abstract
Notification of 2 imported cases of infection with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus in the Netherlands triggered comprehensive monitoring of contacts. Observed low rates of virus transmission and the psychological effect of contact monitoring indicate that thoughtful assessment of close contacts is prudent and must be guided by clinical and epidemiologic risk factors.
Keywords:
IES-R; MERS-CoV; Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus; PCR; contact investigation; knowledge; monitoring; perception; psychological effect; serology; viruses.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Contact Tracing*
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Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
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Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control
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Coronavirus Infections / virology
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus / isolation & purification*
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Netherlands / epidemiology
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Respiratory Tract Infections / epidemiology*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / prevention & control
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Respiratory Tract Infections / virology
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Saudi Arabia
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Travel*
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Young Adult