How much do you know about SARS?
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What is SARS?

  • A bacterial respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-1.
  • A viral respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. (correct)
  • A fungal respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-1.
  • A parasitic respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2.
  • What are the symptoms of SARS?

  • Fever, rash, and sore throat.
  • Fatigue, diarrhea, and vomiting.
  • Fever, cough, headache, muscle pains, and difficulty breathing. (correct)
  • Joint pain, nausea, and loss of appetite
  • What is the chance of death from SARS?

  • 2.5%
  • 5.5%
  • 7.5%
  • 9.5% (correct)
  • Study Notes

    • SARS is a viral respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-1.
    • It originated from cave-dwelling horseshoe bats in Yunnan, China.
    • Symptoms include fever, cough, headache, muscle pains, and difficulty breathing.
    • Complications can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and death.
    • Prevention methods include hand washing, cough etiquette, and avoiding close contact with infected persons.
    • The chance of death from SARS is 9.5%.
    • There were a total of 8,096 SARS cases.
    • 783 deaths were reported.
    • The first known cases occurred in November 2002.
    • SARS caused the 2002-2004 outbreak.

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