Thursday, March 28, 2013

Middle east corona virus more deadly than sars


Several years ago, the world was shocked by the SARS infection. SARS  Infection   almost hits economy that had a virus like sinapura and hongkong. After the SARS virus attacks, some time ago the world was shocked by a new virus attack. This virus is corona virus, same family with SARS virus. 

New Coronavirus attacks in the Middle East and  have killed 11 people. This midddle east oronavirus is potentially more lethal than acute respiratory syndrome (severe acute respiratory syndrome / SARS). In addition, the virus is also capable of infecting different species.

Based on the research of a university, corona virus is not like the mid east SARS, middle east coronavirus can affect different organs in the body and kills the cells rapidly. The source of infection of the middle east corona virus is still unknown, but the virus appears to have originated from bats.

Host of the middle east corona virus is very various, some potential as a host animal such as: monkeys, pigs, ferrets and even rabbits. This leads to the source of infection in humans is difficult to trace.

The World Health Organization announced yesterday that the disease has killed two more people - men 73 years of the United Arab Emirates and a Briton who has visited Saudi Arabia and Pakistan - bringing the death toll to 11. WHO has confirmed 17 cases to date.

If the virus continues to mutate will apat menyabkan deadly pandemic, because the middle east corona virus attacks many organs including: lower respiratory tract, liver, kidneys, and intestines. Estimated number of deaths due to corona virus middle east could reach 56%, much higher than the SARS infection with a mortality rate of 11%.