55-year-old Pakistani man diagnosed with MERS-CoV after returning from Saudi Arabia; successfully treated and discharged.
Pakistan has confirmed its first case of MERS-CoV in a 55-year-old man who returned from Saudi Arabia. After experiencing respiratory and heart issues, he was admitted to a hospital and later transferred to an ICU, where he was successfully treated and discharged. All 40 individuals who had contact with him tested negative. Health officials stress the importance of monitoring and rapid response to prevent potential outbreaks of this deadly virus.
October 05, 2024
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