Description
On March 11, 2003, the WHO announced the existence of new infectious diseases rapidly in Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam, called SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Subsequently, on March 15, 2003 the Director General of WHO declared that SARS is a global threat or a Global Threat.
Symptom
Symptoms of the disease at first like the flu and can include: fever, myalgia, lethargy, gastrointestinal symptoms, cough, sore throat and other non-specific symptoms. The only symptom that is common to all patients with a fever above 38 C (100.4 F). Shortness of breath may occur later. Symptoms usually appear 2-10 days after exposure. In most cases the symptoms usually appear between 2-3 days.
Treatment
Approximately 10-20% of cases require mechanical ventilation. Antibiotics are ineffective. Treatment of SARS so far remained dependent on the anti-pyretic, supplemental oxygen and ventilatory support. While for suspicious cases of SARS must be isolated, preferably in negative pressure rooms, complete with costume safety for any necessary contact with patients.
On March 11, 2003, the WHO announced the existence of new infectious diseases rapidly in Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam, called SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). Subsequently, on March 15, 2003 the Director General of WHO declared that SARS is a global threat or a Global Threat.
Symptom
Symptoms of the disease at first like the flu and can include: fever, myalgia, lethargy, gastrointestinal symptoms, cough, sore throat and other non-specific symptoms. The only symptom that is common to all patients with a fever above 38 C (100.4 F). Shortness of breath may occur later. Symptoms usually appear 2-10 days after exposure. In most cases the symptoms usually appear between 2-3 days.
Treatment
Approximately 10-20% of cases require mechanical ventilation. Antibiotics are ineffective. Treatment of SARS so far remained dependent on the anti-pyretic, supplemental oxygen and ventilatory support. While for suspicious cases of SARS must be isolated, preferably in negative pressure rooms, complete with costume safety for any necessary contact with patients.
