Definition: SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Assumed virus, causing severe breathing problems. Signs and symptoms are similar to flu at the outset but progressing to pneumonia-like symptoms. The mode of transmission is not yet fully understood but it is assumed to be via droplet infection. Whilst most people recover, the lack of any treatment option has resulted in mortalities mainly in Hong Kong and China, but moving into Canada, the USA and parts of Europe.

Related Resources:

SARS virus alert
article outlining what is known about SARS - regularly updated.

 

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