Media Availability: NIH Study Supports Camels as Primary Source of MERS-CoV Transmission

Media Availability: NIH Study Supports Camels as Primary Source of MERS-CoV Transmission

MERS coronavirus particles (green) on camel epithelial cells.
Credit: NIAID in collaboration with Colorado State University.
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NIAID Study Supports Camels as Primary Source of MERS-CoV Transmission

A study designed by NIAID and Colorado State University scientists provides evidence that dromedary camels are the primary carrier of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The researchers theorize that vaccinating camels could reduce the risk of MERS-CoV transmission to people and other camels.