Stability of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) under different environmental conditions
National Institutes of Health · National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Abstract
The stability of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) was determined at 20°C--40% relative humidity (RH); 30°C--30% RH and 30°C--80% RH. MERS-CoV was more stable at low temperature/low humidity conditions and could still be recovered after 48 hours. During aerosolisation of MERS-CoV, no decrease in stability was observed at 20°C--40% RH. These data suggest the potential of MERS-CoV to be transmitted via contact or fomite transmission due to prolonged environmental presence.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 11.03
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 19
Authors
3- NVNeeltje van DoremalenCorresponding
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- TBTrenton Bushmaker
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- VJVincent J. Munster
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Topics & keywords
- Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Middle East respiratory syndrome
- Coronavirus Infections
- Betacoronavirus
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
- 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak
- Pandemic
- Climate action