How is MERS caused?

MERS is caused due to virus called coronavirus.

Pneumonia is a general term for an inflammation of the air sacs of the lungs caused by an infection or chemical.

It is known as an atypical pneumonia because it is not caused by the usual bacteria or viruses.

The infection is thought to be spread by close contact with an infected person.

Similar to MERS, Sars is also caused by a coronavirus. Therefore, people can have a common misconception that MERS and SARS are the same .

However, the MERS virus does not appear to be as easily spread between people as compared to SARS

Additional Information

Here is a video on the possible causes of MERS: