Interim Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Version 2

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To date, we don’t fully understand the pathogenic potential and transmission dynamics of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Until more information becomes available, precautions should be taken in collecting and handling specimens that may contain MERS-CoV.

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CDC

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2019-08-02

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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/guidelines-lab-biosafety.html

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CDC, “Interim Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines for Handling and Processing Specimens Associated with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Version 2,” NETEC Resource Library, accessed August 3, 2021, https://repository.netecweb.org/items/show/584.

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