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Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2007; 28(2): 201-212
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-976492
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Coronavirus

Matthew P. Muller1 , Allison McGeer1
  • 1Department of Microbiology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Publication Date:
25 April 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The global severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak was the first pandemic of the 21st century. Although the outbreak was successfully controlled, evidence that SARS emerged from an animal reservoir has raised concerns that another pandemic could occur. This review discusses the likelihood of another SARS pandemic and reviews the epidemiological and clinical features of the disease with an emphasis on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of SARS.

KEYWORDS

SARS - pandemic - coronavirus

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Allison McGeerM.D. 

Department of Microbiology, Rm. 210, Mount Sinai Hospital

600 University Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada

Email: amcgeer@mtsinai.on.ca

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