Atypical presentations of MERS-CoV infection in immunocompromised hosts

作者：Kim Si Ho; Ko Jae Hoon; Park Ga Eun; Cho Sun Young; Ha Young Eun; Kang Ji Man; Kim Yae Jean; Huh Hee Jae; Ki Chang Seok; Jeong Byeong Ho; Park Jinkyeong; Jang Jun Ho; Kim Won Seog; Kang Cheol In; Chung Doo Ryeon; Song Jae Hoon; Peck Kyong Ran^*

来源：Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 2017, 23(11): 769-773.

DOI：10.1016/j.jiac.2017.04.004

• Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus
• Immunocompromised host
• Incubation period
• Asymptomatic period
• Corticosteroid

During the 2015 Korean MERS outbreak, we experienced atypical presentations of MERS-CoV infections in three immunocompromised hosts that warranted exceptional management. Case 1 showed delayed symptom development after a four-day asymptomatic period, Case 2 experienced a 20-day incubation period, and Case 3 exhibited persistent viral shedding without clinical deterioration. Recognizing these exceptions is extremely important in the management of MERS-CoV-exposed or -infected patients and for control of potential MERS outbreaks.

• 出版日期2017-11