Symptoms Of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

Kidney Failure

One potential outcome of MERS is kidney failure. This is often the cause of death in severe cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. Patients who get to this advanced disease stage usually have other medical issues that cause complications. Things like lung diseases, heart problems, and diabetes are thought to contribute to an increased risk of severe complications. These conditions may even increase an individual's risk of contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in the first place. This does not mean healthy individuals are immune to the virus or that they will not develop kidney failure from it. However, their risk is thought to be significantly lower.

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