Skip to main content

We make finding a doctor in the UAE free, transparent, and easy.

Zavis

How long does a GP consultation take to work for MERS coronavirus infection?

How the structures involved in MERS Coronavirus Infection differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in MERS Coronavirus Infection differ from normal

Short answer

A GP consultation does not work as a treatment; it assesses possible MERS coronavirus infection and directs urgent testing or care, while recovery depends on the illness and treatment provided.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Consultation role
Assessment, testing decisions and care direction
Before attending
Call ahead if infection is possible

What happens in an assessment

The clinician may ask about fever, cough, breathing difficulty, travel, contact with camels or a person with infection, and when symptoms started. They may arrange testing or hospital assessment and give infection-control advice. Phone the clinic before attending if infection is possible, so staff can advise you safely.

Practical next steps

Seek prompt medical advice and describe your symptoms and relevant exposure clearly. Avoid close contact while waiting for instructions, cover coughs and wash hands. Follow the agreed monitoring plan and take medicines only as directed. Read more about GP Consultation.

When urgent help is needed

Call emergency services for severe breathlessness, blue or grey lips, chest pain, confusion, fainting, inability to stay awake or rapidly worsening illness. Do not wait for a routine consultation when breathing is difficult.

Questions to ask

Ask whether testing is needed, how to reduce contact with others, which symptoms require emergency help and when follow-up should occur.

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

City
See every listing in Abu Dhabi

Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Does the consultation itself treat MERS?

No. It determines the appropriate testing, monitoring or treatment pathway.

When should I seek emergency help?

Seek it immediately for severe breathing difficulty, confusion or rapidly worsening illness.

Keep reading

More on this

Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.