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What is the typical initial symptom of the respiratory phase described in the text?
What is the typical initial symptom of the respiratory phase described in the text?
What is the main reservoir for the SARS virus?
What is the main reservoir for the SARS virus?
How long does it typically take to grow the organism responsible for the respiratory phase on solid media?
How long does it typically take to grow the organism responsible for the respiratory phase on solid media?
During the SARS outbreak, how was transmission primarily occurring in the early stages?
During the SARS outbreak, how was transmission primarily occurring in the early stages?
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What type of culture system is faster for detecting the growth of the organism associated with the respiratory phase?
What type of culture system is faster for detecting the growth of the organism associated with the respiratory phase?
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How is identification of the grown organism typically done?
How is identification of the grown organism typically done?
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What was the fatality rate among individuals over 60 years of age during the SARS epidemic?
What was the fatality rate among individuals over 60 years of age during the SARS epidemic?
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How long is the typical incubation period for SARS?
How long is the typical incubation period for SARS?
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What is the term used for the formation of a nodule by TB bacilli in alveolar macrophages?
What is the term used for the formation of a nodule by TB bacilli in alveolar macrophages?
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In what part of the body do inhaled TB bacilli usually lodge?
In what part of the body do inhaled TB bacilli usually lodge?
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Which best describes the clinical presentation of a SARS infection?
Which best describes the clinical presentation of a SARS infection?
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What was the novel coronavirus responsible for the SARS outbreak?
What was the novel coronavirus responsible for the SARS outbreak?
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Which organization published guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults in 2009?
Which organization published guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults in 2009?
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In which publication can one find information on ventilator-associated pneumonia?
In which publication can one find information on ventilator-associated pneumonia?
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Which document provides guidelines for the management of hospital-acquired pneumonia in adults?
Which document provides guidelines for the management of hospital-acquired pneumonia in adults?
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Where can one find information about post-COVID-19 conditions?
Where can one find information about post-COVID-19 conditions?
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Which source discusses the asymptomatic transmission of respiratory diseases?
Which source discusses the asymptomatic transmission of respiratory diseases?
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