Interesting Things About SARS

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SARS is the abbreviation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. So, SARS is a respiratory syndrome, which almost became pandemic back in 2002. Actually, SARS managed to cause panic on a period of about one year, between 2002 and 2003. Nowadays, SARS is considered to be eradicated, as there were no new cases of patients diagnosed with the disease, but specialists claim that the condition is not gone forever, as there still is a potential for it to return. And SARS can be quite a cruel disease, as more than 900 people died due to this conditions, while more than 8000 SARS cases have been diagnosed back in 2002, when the disease was first traced in Hong Kong.

SARS spread from Hong Kong all over the whole world, and specialists still recommend visitors who arrive in this part of the world to be extra careful. So, if you are planning a trip to Hong Kong, get properly informed about the disease, but you should know that there are no major reasons for you to worry that the risks of developing SARS are high, as the condition, although not completely eradicated, is known to not be a threat any longer. The most common symptoms of SARS are similar to the ones of simple flue. So, SARS symptoms are going to include fever, sore throat and cough, but various gastrointestinal symptoms can also be experienced by patients. Although symptoms can vary from one case to another, meaning that if some individuals are going to experience all of them, others may only have one or two, the one symptom common to all patients is fever.

SARS will be diagnosed by doctors, basing on both the symptoms experienced by a patient and its history linked to a contact with an infested person or a trip to the area in which SARS pandemic was first caused, back in 2002, including here parts of China, Singapore, but also Canada. Well, to make sure that you will be able to avoid the development of this condition, even if you travel to these regions, try to avoid contact with potential SARS patients and keep a healthy diet, with a proper personal hygiene.

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Things To Know About SARS

Filed under: Uncategorized - 06 Dec 2011  | Spread the word !

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SARS is the short term for severe acute respiratory syndrome, and the condition is caused by a virus. The first cases of SARS have been diagnosed back in 2003, in many Asian countries, causing great concern for the World Health Organization. In Hong Kong the condition almost became pandemic, while numerous individuals were infected with SARS, in many parts of the world. In 2003, SARS cases have been diagnosed in more than 37 countries.

The last SARS case to be diagnosed dates back in July 2003, when the disease stopped spreading. Although SARS has been eradicated, as no new cases have been diagnosed since 2003, specialists claim that a new SARS epidemic can start at any moment, the disease still being present in its natural hosts. One of the most important facts that you should know about SARS is that the condition is a life-threatening one. And SARS can easily spread from one person to another, through simple contact. The main symptoms of the disease are similar to the ones of simple flue. So, symptoms of SARS are going to include high fever, headaches, cough and also sore throat. Shortness of breath, as well as body aches and gastrointestinal problems, can also be experienced by SARS patients. Talking with an infected person can put you at risk of developing SARS, although touching, sharing food or kissing, are most likely going to get you infested with the disease.

How can you avoid SARS forming? Well, the most secure way is to avoid all kind of contact with infested people. And washing your hands frequently will always be a great idea, at least if you plan on traveling to the areas of Asia in which the risks of SARS development are increased. However, the main problem linked to the disease and which has determined the death of numerous people is that SARS has no treatment that is known to work and help patients overcome the disease. Antibiotics are completely ineffective in the treatment of this condition. So, specialists have constantly performed all type of tests to find treatments for this disease, and in December 2004 they have managed to create a vaccine for SARS.

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