Multifacility Outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in Taif, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Enhanced surveillance and infection-control practices are needed to prevent outbreaks in healthcare settings.

Prevalence of comorbidities in the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV): a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…27 Furthermore, odds ratio for severe MERS-CoV ranged from from 7.2 to 15.7 in diabetic subjects. 2,[9][10][11] However, this causality cannot be simply substantiated from the observed elevated proportions of chronic disorders in MERS-CoV. It can be a mere reflection of the high prevalence of non-communicable diseases recognized in the Middle East region.…”

“…Percentage agreement on the inclusion between the two reviewers was 86%, with Cohen's Kappa () statistic  = 0.72 [95% confidence intervals; (95%CI): 0.58-0.85]. A total of 12 peer-reviewed articles [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] were selected for the present study (Table 1).…”

“…[2][3][4][5] . Additional cases are expected to arise in the Middle East and continue to spread to other countries by travelers who may acquire infection from that region.…”

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus transmission among health care workers: Implication for infection control

“…7 The recent outbreaks of MERS-CoV infection highlight the importance of the emergency departments in being the initial site of the spread of this virus. 5,13 From April 2014-November 2016, a total of 295 confirmed cases were admitted to Prince Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital (PMAH), Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SA. 5,13 From April 2014-November 2016, a total of 295 confirmed cases were admitted to Prince Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital (PMAH), Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SA.…”

Epidemic and Pandemic Events Preparedness in Ministry of Health Hospitals, Jeddah, 2017, a Cross Sectional Study.

“…An increased number of MERS-CoV cases occurred in one hospital in Jeddah, where 20.9% of the cases were in medical staff and 97.3% occurred due to contact with healthcare facilities (4) . A multi-facility outbreak of 38 cases of MERS-CoV infection was reported in Taif, 13 of which occurred among healthcare workers (HCWs) (5) . All these emphasize the unpreparedness for epidemic events in the healthcare system.…”