Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Severe acute respiratory syndrome is a contagious and sometimes fatal disease of the respiratory tract The syndrome first appeared in China in November 2002 Within a few months, the disease had spread worldwide through travelers
Severe acute respiratory syndrome showed how quickly infection can spread in a mobile and connected world On the other hand, coordinated international cooperation has given health experts the means to quickly eliminate the spread of infection. Since 2004, the fact of the syndrome has not been observed
Severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by one of the forms of coronavirus The coronavirus is a group of viruses that cause the common cold Until now, it was believed that the virus was not dangerous for humans, although it caused a very severe disease in animals For this reason, doctors thought that the virus first spread from animals to humans However, it is now believed that the new virus is the result of the evolution of several animal viruses
How severe acute respiratory syndrome is spread Most respiratory diseases, including severe acute respiratory syndrome, are spread through droplets in the air when an infected patient coughs, sneezes or talks. Most experts believe the syndrome is spread mostly through person-to-face contact, although the virus can also be spread from contaminated items.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome begins with flu-like symptoms: fever, chills, muscle aches, and rarely diarrhea. Symptoms that develop after about 1 week:
- Temperature above 38 degrees C
- Dry cough
- Shortness of breath
When to consult a doctor Contact a doctor if you think you have been exposed Severe acute respiratory syndrome is a life-threatening disease
