Abstract
Several cases of life threatening respiratory disease with no identifiable cause were reported from Guangdong Province, China; these were soon followed by reports from many other countries. The disease was named as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). A novel coronavirus, isolated from the respiratory secretions of patients, has been implicated in the causation of SARS. The modes of transmission include droplet spread, close contact, and Fomites; shedding of virus from respiratory tract is the primary mode of transmission. SARS clinically presents with high-grade fever, chills and rigors, myalgia, headache, cough with or without sputum production, dyspnea, and dizziness. Chest radiographs reveal unilateral or bilateral, predominantly peripheral, areas of consolidation progressing with in a short time of bilateral patchy consolidation. Preliminary reports suggest a milder illness in young children. The case definition of probable SARS cases, laboratory investigations and precautions for prevention of spread are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 401-405 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Indian journal of pediatrics |
Volume | 70 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Children
- Diagnosis
- SARS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health