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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) was first reported in Asia since 2003. Then spread to more countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
Suspected cases of SARS must be isolated, preferably in negative pressure rooms, with full barrier nursing precautions taken for any necessary contact with these patients. |
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Atypical Pneumonia
Admission statistics, ways for the public to reduce their chances of contracting respiratory illnesses, and details of steps taken by the government to contain the illness. From the Hong Kong Department of Health.
http://www.info.gov.hk/dh/ap.htm |
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Government Views of SARS
Several online primary resources about SARS, including government documents.
http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/library/Divisions/Government/SARS.html |
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NIAID Research on SARS
Information on the research program of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, US.
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/sars.htm |
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SARS 2003 Hong Kong
Autopsy and cytological findings, with pictures of pertinent specimens, assembled by a group of doctors and pathologists in Hong Kong. Intended to assist other clinicians in diagnosis.
http://www.eelab.com/ |
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SARS Education
General information, travel information and recomendations for those in close contact.
http://www.sarseducation.org |
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SARS Message Board
Areas covered includes news, treatment, research and travel.
http://www.sarsmessageboard.com/ |
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SARS Reference
Online textbook reviewing available medical information.
http://www.sarsreference.com/ |
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SARS Watch
Weblog featuring news, analysis, and resources.
http://www.sarswatch.org/ |
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Sars-Advice.com
General information and guidelines for travellers.
http://www.sars-advice.com |
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SARSscam.com
Presents alternative opinion that the disease is merely a social experiment.
http://www.sarsscam.com/ |
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Toronto Public Health: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
General information about the disease for the public, child care and school workers, and health care professionals. Discussion of the quarantine measures to be taken during the public health emergency in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tamil, and French.
http://www.toronto.ca/health/sars/ |
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United States Centers for Disease Control
Complete and official information for the public and health care providers, including information for patients and their close contacts.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/ |
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