Front | What are the characteristics of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)? |
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Back | Characteristics of this are: A serious, potentially life-threatening viral infection caused by a recently discovered family of viruses best known as the second most common cause of the common cold. Usually starts with flu-like symptoms, and may progress to pneumonia, respiratory failure, and, in some cases, death. SARS is thought to be transmitted primarily by close person-to-person contact. |
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