Camel flu disease shook the agenda. While the effects of the coronavirus were just over, WHO (World Health Organization) made important statements about camel flu (MERS). Scientists listed camel flu as one of eight potential ‘risks of infection’ that could theoretically occur during the four-week tournament. So what is camel flu, is it dangerous? What are the symptoms of camel flu? Here are the details…
WHAT IS CAMEL FLU, WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Experts likened the symptoms of camel flu to the common cold or flu. Symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, low-grade fever, weakness, mild headache, difficulty in breathing, coughing were explained as symptoms of camel flu.
There is no specific treatment for MERS. That’s why doctors work to alleviate the symptoms rather than cure the disease.
It is wondered how to prevent camel flu. Health workers have recommended that all travelers to Qatar, which hosts the FIFA 2022 World Cup, avoid touching the mammals.
It was also stated that they should avoid drinking camel milk or urine or eating camel meat that has not been cooked properly.
IS CAMEL FLU CONTAINED?
The UK recorded only five cases of MERS, including one in a tourist from the Middle East in August 2018. It is reported that this disease can be transmitted from person to person. On the other hand, it is among the estimates that it is the natural host of the virus, which comes from the same family as the corona virus.