Paper II — 2023 January (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) — Q18

Paper II

2023 January (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Which viral disease is acquired from camel.

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Answer

MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome), caused by the MERS-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), is the viral disease acquired from camels — dromedary camels serve as the recognized zoonotic reservoir/intermediate host, with human infection occurring through direct or indirect contact with infected camels or camel products.

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