Revista Médica Herediana (Apr 2003)

Síndrome respiratorio agudo severo (SRAS)

  • Coralith Garcia Apac,
  • Ciro Maguiña Vargas,
  • Raul Gutierrez Rodriguez

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 2
pp. 89 – 93

Abstract

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In this review we present the main historical, epidemiological, clinical and control& prevention aspects of this new disease known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). This has been considered the first epidemic infectious disease of the XXI century caused by a virus that principally has affected some areas of China (including Taiwan and Hong Kong), Vietnam, Singapur and Canada (Toronto). The discovered agent is a new virus belonged to the coronavirus family. An effective treatment has not been found yet. ( Rev Med Hered 2003; 14: 89-93).

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