Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Also called: SARS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. SARS was first reported in Asia in 2003. It spread worldwide over several months before the outbreak ended. SARS can be life-threatening. S...more
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News about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
- China Direct Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2008 - Earthtimes (press release)
- Africa: International Partners Work to Prevent Next Pandemic - All Africa ICT
- Scientist invents molecule that stops SARS - United Press International
- Taiwan's WHA bid should not be viewed as political: envoy - eTaiwan News
- What's Your IAQ? - Express Healthcare Management
- Pandemics: Blowing hot and cold over the flu threat - Financial Times
- Nest of the influenza pandemic - Temple Daily Telegram
- Experts: 'Alarming' air traffic decline due to global financial crisis - ABS CBN News
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Websites & Links
- WHO | Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Symptoms and treatment guidelines, travel advisory, and daily ou...
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory diseas...
- MedlinePlus: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome News, links and information from The United States National Libr...
- CDC - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Information on the international outbreak of the illness known a...
About Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Also called: SARS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. SARS was first reported in Asia in 2003. It spread worldwide over several months before the outbreak ended. SARS can be life-threatening. Symptoms include A high fever Headache Body aches A dry cough Pneumonia, later on SARS seems to spread mainly by close person-to-person contact. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they send droplets of mucus or saliva that contain the virus through the air. You could get SARS if the droplets land on your mouth, nose or eyes. Kissing, touching, sharing utensils for eating and drinking, or talking with an infected person can also put you at risk. Frequently washing your hands with soap and water might help prevent infection if you travel to countries with SARS. There is no treatment for SARS. Scientists are testing treatments and vaccines.