By: Ilian Iliev
About SARS
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome China in 2002 8,000 infected, 800 died “Highly mobile and interconnected
world” Clean since 2004
How it Spreads
Small droplets that enter the air Occurs in two ways Droplets: large, travel only 3 feet Airborne particles: smaller, stay longer,
travel longer Can become infected even after infected
person has left room
Symptoms
Begins with a fever 2-7 days after infection
Fever, chills, muscle scores, headaches Dry cough Pneumonia, which leads to an
insufficient amount of oxygen to blood Avoid going out for 10 days after
symptoms go away
Stages of Disease
Begins with a fever that occurs two to seven days after infection
After 10 days, you will experience a fever, chills, soreness, headaches, and a general discomfort
May lead to pneumonia, which leads to a dearth amount of oxygen in the blood
Different Strains
No different strains Thought to be mutated
Tests/Diagnosis
No specific tests were available Several tests can determine if you have
the illness DNA Test Blood Test
Cures/Treatments
Scientists have yet to find an effective cure
Drug used to treat AIDS seems to help Prevents serious complications and
even death Further testing is needed
Prevention
Wash your hands Use a tissue to rub your eyes or nose Wear a surgical mask Use a household disinfectant Cover your mouth and nose with a
tissue Don’t share any silverware or towels Buy or assemble a basic first-aid kit
Tragedy World Trade Center Frankie Chu should have been on; was
running late Pursue his dreams, helping Chinese
students boost their thinking skills On way there, he became feverish Administered into a hospital with SARS Laid there for three weeks but died
leaving behind two children and a wife
References
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm http://mayoclinic.com/health/sars/
DS00501/DSECTION=prevention http://www.lungdiseasearchive.com/
severe-acute-respiratory-syndrome-sars http://edition.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/
asiapcf/east/07/11/sars.chu/index.html
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