Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) |
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Authors: | G Bhaskar Rakesh Lodha S K Kabra |
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Institution: | (1) Present address: Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, 110029 New Delhi |
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Abstract: | Several cases of life threatening respiratory disease with no identifiable cause were reported from Guangdong Province, China;
these were soon followed by reports from many other countries. The disease was named as severe acute respiratory syndrome
(SARS). A novel coronavirus, isolated from the respiratory secretions of patients, has been implicated in the causation of
SARS. The modes of transmission include droplet spread, close contact, and Fomites; shedding of virus from respiratory tract
is the primary mode of transmission. SARS clinically presents with high-grade fever, chills and rigors, myalgia, headache,
cough with or without sputum production, dyspnea, and dizziness. Chest radiographs reveal unilateral or bilateral, predominantly
peripheral, areas of consolidation progressing with in a short time of bilateral patchy consolidation. Preliminary reports
suggest a milder illness in young children. The case definition of probable SARS cases, laboratory investigations and precautions
for prevention of spread are discussed. |
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Keywords: | SARS Diagnosis Children |
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