Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
Indian J Pediatr
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2003 May; 70(5): 401-5
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: sea-79476
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.
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Assunto principal:
Prognóstico
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Viagem
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Humanos
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Saúde Global
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Surtos de Doenças
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Controle de Infecções
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Doenças Transmissíveis Emergentes
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Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave
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Coronavírus Relacionado à Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2003
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