Saudi Teen Contracts Deadly MERS Coronavirus
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iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A 14-year-old Saudi girl is the latest victim of the MERS coronavirus spreading through the Middle East and parts of Europe, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
The girl, who suffered from underlying medical conditions, developed symptoms of the virus one week ago, according to the agency. She is said to be in stable condition.
At least 54 people have contracted the virus, which emerged in April 2012. Thirty people have died.
The median age of patients is 56 years, according to the latest data from WHO, which does not include the 14-year-old girl. Many of the patients had underlying medical conditions that may have made them more vulnerable.
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