Journal of
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health

  • Abbreviation: J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2529
  • DOI: 10.5897/JVMAH
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 416

Review

Public health risk and transmission route of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS): MERS coronavirus in dromedary camel

Andualem Yimer
  • Andualem Yimer
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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Sisay Fanta
  • Sisay Fanta
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 26 August 2016
  •  Accepted: 28 November 2016
  •  Published: 31 March 2017

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