Acute Communicable Disease Control

County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email:acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov

MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome)

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NOTE TO ALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS:

If you suspect that a patient is infected with MERS or intend to test a patient for MERS, immediately call Acute Communicable Disease Control to assist with diagnosis and implementation of infection control.

213.240.7941 (7:30AM-5:00PM, Mon-Fri)
213.974.1234 (After Hours, Emergency Operator)

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness that is new to humans, caused by a coronavirus. This disease was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has since spread to several other countries, and two cases were identified from travelers in the United States in May 2014. In May 2015, an outbreak of MERS was identified in South Korea.

Links for Current Information

• LACPDH Health Advisory: South Korean MERS (6-5-15) 
  • Frequently Asked Questions English Spanish Korean 
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • MERS in the United States         
  • Information for Healthcare Professionals
  • MERS Case Definitions
  • Information for Laboratories
  • Guidance for Travelers
  • Related Materials
  • People Who May Be at Increased Risk for MERS

 

MERS Materials
	MERS FAQ (8½ x 11)	English   Spanish   Korean
	MERS Alert Flyer for Healthcare Providers (updated 12/9/15) (8½ x 11)	English
	Patient Travel Flyer (8½ x 11)	English  Spanish