What is SARS?

Do you know what is SARS? Do you know the full name of this disease?

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The full name of SARS is Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. The SARS is an acute respiratory infection that has recently been reported in a number of regions, including Hong Kong. It is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by a new pathogen, a new member of the coronavirus family. There is no evidence that the disease is airborne.

The main symptoms include fever (of 38 degrees Celsius or above), malaise, chills, headache and body ache. Chest X-rays show changes compatible with pneumonia. Other symptoms include coughing, diarrhoea, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing. The incubation period is typically 2 to 7 days, but can be up to 10 days.

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sources from Health, Welfare & Food Bureau
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