Understanding the epidemic Mers

Epidemic that has recently been attracting public attention mer (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). The disease is caused by a virus that causes symptoms such as high fever, cough, shortness of breath - and can lead to kidney failure or even death. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the virus was first discovered in Saudi Arabia, and the pilgrimage will begin, it attracted the attention of many doctors Indonesia.

The scientists found that the virus can spread Mers, not only through direct contact, but the items that have been coughing or sneezing by infectee a. If you press the contaminated items in barehands or sterilization other than your chance of infection is increased. It is advisable to always know where the mask and wash hands after contact with an infected person with mer possible.

To avoid the possibility of being infected by a virus mer, here are some things you can do:

Wash your hands with soup and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if you do not wash your hands.
It is always good to sterilize items may be contaminated, such as doorknobs, phones and other items commonly held.
Cover your mouth with a tissue when sneezing and coughing and then dispose of it properly.
Avoid direct contact with anyone you suspect may be infected with the mer.
Dr Edmond Analau of Siloam Hospital said doctors undergo certain medical examinations to determine whether a person is infected with Mers or not:

1. Health History
The doctor will ask about your recent activity, to see if you have recently visited the Middle Eastern countries, or may have been in contact with infectee known in the past 14 days.

Test 2. Blood
With blood, your doctor check to see if your body is working properly and not blocked by infection.

3. Chest X-Ray
With X-ray of your chest, your doctor can see if there is a barrier in the lungs or respiratory system. Shortness of breath is an indicator can be infected Mers.

observations 4.Special
The doctor will then perform serology with Reserve Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). This test is intended to take a sample of your system muccas respiratory hlp indicate whether you are infected with mer or not.

To date, there is no vaccine or cure for the virus mers, but with the following approximate methods of prevention, you should be able to minimize the effects of the virus spreading further.

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