that chains of transmission were not self - sustaining ,
Thus , timely identification of new MERS cases <*> may be crucial in controlling the outbreak of this emerging CoV.
Although human to human transmission has been demonstrated , analysis of human MERS clusters indicated that chains of transmission were not self - sustaining , especially when infection control was implemented .
Thus , timely identification of new MERS cases followed by their quarantine , combined with measures to limit spread of the virus from the ( intermediate ) host to humans , may be crucial in controlling the outbreak of this emerging CoV.