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Symptoms of SARS include ______, dry cough, headache, muscle pains, and difficulty breathing.
Symptoms of SARS include ______, dry cough, headache, muscle pains, and difficulty breathing.
fever
Prevention measures for SARS include hand washing, cough etiquette, and avoiding contact with ______ persons.
Prevention measures for SARS include hand washing, cough etiquette, and avoiding contact with ______ persons.
infected
The overall chance of death from SARS is ______%
The overall chance of death from SARS is ______%
9.5
Study Notes
- SARS is a viral respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-1.
- It is of zoonotic origin and was first identified in November 2002.
- The virus was traced to cave-dwelling horseshoe bats in Yunnan, China.
- Symptoms include fever, dry cough, headache, muscle pains, and difficulty breathing.
- Complications may include acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and death.
- Prevention measures include hand washing, cough etiquette, and avoiding contact with infected persons.
- The overall chance of death from SARS is 9.5%.
- There were a total of 8,096 reported cases and 783 known deaths.
- The SARS outbreak occurred from 2002-2004.
- Travel to affected areas should be avoided.
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Description
Test your knowledge about SARS, a viral respiratory disease that caused a global outbreak from 2002-2004. Learn about its zoonotic origin, symptoms, complications, prevention measures, and mortality rate. This quiz will help you understand the impact of SARS and how to avoid it when traveling to affected areas.
