According to the WHO, 35 percent of the deaths from this virus have been reported. MERS is believed to have spread from bats to camels.
Camels in Kenya have shown signs of this deadly virus. AFP
These days, the corona virus is being tested by taking samples of camels. But why so? Do the camels also show signs of corona virus? Or are scientists looking for something else? Actually, scientists are more afraid of his ‘brother’ than Corona. Which is more dangerous, more deadly and fatal than COVID-19. (MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) deadlier than Coronavirus COVID-19)
Scientists are afraid that this virus will be the cause of the next pandemic. Not only this, more serious consequences can be seen on the world. This virus is part of the same family, which is COVID-19. In simple language, he has a brother. But it is more dangerous and deadly than that. It is feared that Middle East Restorative Syndrome (MERS) may cause more devastation by spreading from animals to humans. This virus can become the cause of the next pandemic in the world.
Characteristics seen in camels of Kenya
Camels have been shown signs of this virus in the Kenya Kapiti Natural Reserve. According to the news of AFP, because of this, scientists are taking samples of camels so that their RT-PCR tests can be done. The fear is that this virus can mutate into a new strain and adopt a more deadly form. This virus can make common people a victim. Animal expert Nelson Kipchirchir of the Natural Reserve of South Kenya told AFP, ‘It is difficult to collect samples of all animals. If you make a slight mistake, you may have to bear the brunt of it. Maybe he will bite you, kick you. ‘
The virus was first revealed in 2012
In 2012, for the first time this virus came in Saudi Arabia. Only a year after this, camel testing started here. According to the WHO, 35 percent of the deaths from this virus have been reported. However, till now only 850 people have died due to this virus worldwide. MERS is believed to have spread from bats to camels.
Symptoms like corona
The symptoms of this virus are also like corona virus. A person infected with this virus has fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. After the death of 3 million people due to COVID-19, there has been a growing concern among scientists about the new virus. The United Nations Science Advisory Panel IPBES had warned in 2020 that the risk of epidemics would now increase significantly. Due to climate change, more people, pets and wild animals will be affected by this virus.
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