Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Index
Featured: SARS Main ArticleSevere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV. Symptoms include fever and shortness of breath. Patients with SARS often require oxygen and severe cases require mechanical ventilation.
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Fever
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Vasculitis
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Swine Flu
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Flu (Influenza)
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ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
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Travel Medicine
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