Potential for the international spread of middle East respiratory syndrome in association with mass gatherings in saudi arabia

• Published in: PLoS currents Vol. 5
• Main Authors: Khan, Kamran, Sears, Jennifer, Hu, Vivian Wei, Brownstein, John S, Hay, Simon, Kossowsky, David, Eckhardt, Rose, Chim, Tina, Berry, Isha, Bogoch, Isaac, Cetron, Martin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 17.07.2013

A novel coronavirus (MERS-CoV) causing severe, life-threatening respiratory disease has emerged in the Middle East at a time when two international mass gatherings in Saudi Arabia are imminent. While MERS-CoV has already spread to and within other countries, these mass gatherings could further ampli...