Condition
SARS
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of Pneumonia, resulting in acute respiratory distress and sometimes death.
- It is a dramatic example of how quickly world travel can spread a disease.
- It is also an example of how quickly a networked health system can respond to an emerging threat.
Alternative names
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Definition
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of Pneumonia, resulting in acute respiratory distress and sometimes death. It is a dramatic example of how quickly world travel can spread a disease. It is also an example of how quickly a networked health system can respond to an emerging threat.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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