Table 1 Clinical and travel characteristics of 93 patients with possible MERS-CoV infection hospitalized during 2013–2016
Characteristics | Â | |
|---|---|---|
Sex ratio M/F | 49/44 | |
| Â | Median (IQR) | |
Age (year) | 63.4 (56–71.6) | |
Temperature (°C) | 38.4 (37.2–39) | |
Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 133 (120–148.5) | |
Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 77 (66.5–83.5) | |
Heart rate (beats/min) | 91 (81.5–108-5) | |
Respiratory frequency/min | 20 (18–24) | |
Oxygen saturation | 96 (93–98) | |
NYHA score | 2 (1–3) | |
Duration of travel (days) | 6.5 (4–12) | |
Time of illness (days) median (IQR) 6.5 (4–12) | ||
Reason for travel | N | % |
 Pilgrimage | 74 | 79.6 |
 Business | 4 | 4.3 |
 Tourism | 11 | 11.8 |
 Resident | 4 | 4.3 |
Duration of travel (days) 23 (17–27) | ||