Flu-like symptoms of fever, dry cough and general illness. These symptoms are common so the important clue is whether the ill person has been near others who have been diagnosed with SARS. If so immediate medical help should be sought
Other names used for this microbe:
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Virus.
Where does it come from and why?
It is now assumed that a Corona Virus is causing the disease. The SARS virus originated in a southern province of China and spread to other countries in infected people who had visited that province. It has now spread around the world on jets.
How does it invade and affect people?
The virus spreads from a diseased person to those in close contact like relatives and hospital care workers. When an affected person is removed the main threat will be gone, but the virus will almost certainly remain on surfaces around where the patient was housed. Spread is then most likely to be via hand contamination and once viruses are on the hands it is easy to spread them to the mouth and eyes.
Diseases caused
Flu-like symptoms of fever, dry cough and general illness. These symptoms are common so the important clue is whether the ill person has been near others who have been diagnosed with SARS. If so immediate medical help should be sought.
Prevention
If possible do not travel to areas where SARS has been diagnosed and if you have been in such an area seek medical advice if you feel unwell. If you live in an affected area follow the guidelines of your local health authority.
Face-masks will do no harm but it is wise to not rely on them as your only protection. Good hand hygiene is essential as the virus will be carried to the mouth and eyes via the hands. It is important to use a hand hygiene product that is nice to skin so it can be applied every 5 to 10 minutes. Unfortunately many of the alcohol based hand rubs damage hands so people tend to use them less often which leaves them more exposed to infection. If too many people use alcohol products in confined spaces like underground stations the fire risk will outweigh the threat from the SARS virus.
Is there any GOOD NEWS?
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