Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Also called: SARS
A contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Spreads in various ways
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
- Critical: needs emergency care
SARS appeared in 2002 in China. It spread worldwide within a few months, though it was quickly contained. SARS is a virus transmitted through droplets that enter the air when someone with the disease coughs, sneezes, or talks. No known transmission has occurred since 2004.
Fever, dry cough, headache, muscle aches, and difficulty breathing are symptoms.
No treatment exists except supportive care.
Extremely rare: Fewer than 1,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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