SARS
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory disease that was discovered in March 2003, after appearing in South China. SARS is a virus that can be spread by close person-to-person contact and typically begins with a high fever. Other symptoms such as chills or body aches and a general feeling of discomfort may also develop. After two to seven days, a person with SARS may develop a cough and pneumonia.
Information for the General Public
Information for Clinicians/Public Health Departments
Resources
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- HealthyChildren.org
- Mayo Clinic
- MedLine Plus
- National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases