SARS: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 

History and causes of SARS SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. SARS is caused by a virus and it is one of the most dangerous viruses on the face of the earth because it is very often fatal. It is called the SARS coronavirus, sometimes shortened to SARS-CoV

The first appearance of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS occurred in China in November of late 2002. Within an extremely short period of time, only six weeks, the SARS virus had spread throughout the entire world. It was mainly spread by international travelers who did not know they had contracted it.  

During that period of time the World Health Organization or WHO, said that close to 8,000 people were infected. Along with those infections a total of eight hundred people died of the SARS syndrome. The world was concerned over the fact that the virus could have turned into a global pandemic. fortunately, this pandemic never occurred and there has not been an outbreak of SARS since 2004.

SARS symptoms and treatment SARS has many signs and symptoms that are associated with it.

When someone first contracts SARS they have a low fever. This symptom usually does not start until ten days after the virus is contracted. Some of the most obvious signs and symptoms of SARS are headaches and muscle soreness. Some people also get chills or discomfort.

Many people develop a small, dry cough after approximately five days. Some cases of SARS can develop into bad cases of pneumonia resulting in depleted oxygen levels in the blood. 

If you do have SARS you should stay home because you don’t want to start a global pandemic! After symptoms go away, you should still stay home for approximately ten days to ensure that your illness is gone.

Knowing when to see a doctor can sometimes be difficult. If you have any of the signs or symptoms of SARS you should immediately seek medical assistance. Part of saving yourself from SARS is catching it early. If you let SARS go without treatment for a long period, it can be fatal.

Health officials now believe there is little chance that SARS will cause global pandemic. But it is still important to monitor people for signs and symptoms of SARS because there is always a possibility that the illness will resurface once again.

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