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A viral respiratory infection that is caused by the MERS coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which most often manifests with moderate to severe respiratory symptoms, including productive cough and shortness of breath, which can progress to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for Middle East respiratory syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for Middle East respiratory syndrome.
205 publications have been identified in PubMed for Middle East respiratory syndrome. Kisho has analyzed 152 by research type. Research spans Basic Science / Preclinical (43%), Review / Meta-Analysis (17%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (16%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Laboratory research | 66 | 43% |
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 5:51 AM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Common questions about Middle East respiratory syndrome
Research summaries |
26 |
17% |
Disease patterns and progression | 24 | 16% |
New treatment approaches | 22 | 14% |
Other research | 6 | 4% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 5 | 3% |
Clinical study results | 2 | 1% |
Patient case studies | 1 | 1% |
Idoudi F (2026). [PMID: 41662528](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41662528/). *Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A*. [Gene Therapy / Novel Therapeutics]
Luo G (2026). [PMID: 41935038](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41935038/). *Nat Commun*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Hudu SA (2026). [PMID: 42046671](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42046671/). *Vet World*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Al-Rifai RH (2026). [PMID: 42229123](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42229123/). *J Infect Public Health*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Asokan S (2026). [PMID: 41831387](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41831387/). *Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Mitchell HD (2026). [PMID: 41537593](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41537593/). *mSphere*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Ather B (2026). [PMID: 30285363](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30285363/). *Unknown Journal*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Ogoti B (2026). [PMID: 41644038](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41644038/). *Int J Infect Dis*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Bast E (2026). [PMID: 40117126](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40117126/). *Military medicine*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Ajumobi O (2025). [PMID: 40240055](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40240055/). *BMJ global health*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
AI-curated news mentioning Middle East respiratory syndrome
Updated Jun 17, 2014
The CDC confirms that the two imported cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) did not spread to household members or healthcare workers. This finding is crucial for public health safety and containment strategies.
CDC confirms that an Indiana patient with MERS did not transmit the virus to an Illinois business associate during a meeting prior to hospitalization. This finding alleviates concerns about potential spread in the community.
CDC confirms that an Indiana patient with MERS did not transmit the virus to an Illinois business associate during a meeting prior to hospitalization. This finding alleviates concerns about potential spread in the community.