Treatment For Sars
Health Encyclopedia: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars)
SARS
Treatment
People suspected of having SARS should be evaluated immediately by a physician, and hospitalized under isolation if they meet the definition of a suspected or probable case.
Antibiotics are sometimes given in an attempt to treat bacterial causes of atypical pneumonia. Antiviral medications have also been used. High doses of steroids have been given to reduce lung inflammation. In some serious cases, serum from people who have already r...
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Pneumonia: Causes
CausesBacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia. However, pneumonia can also be caused by viruses, fungi, and other agents. It is often impossible to identify the specific culprit.Many bacteria... Read more »Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
SARS Prevention Minimizing contact with people with SARS minimizes the risk of the disease. This might include minimizing travel to locations where there... Read more »Travel to Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases
Infectious DiseasesAn estimated 15 - 45% of short-term travelers experience a health problem associated with their trip. And even more travelers to developing countries, including young adults, can... Read more »Travel to Developing Countries: References
ReferencesHill Dr, Ericsson CD, Pearson Rd, et al. The practice of travel medicine: guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis. 2006;43:1499-1539.Wiedemann U,... Read more »Pneumonia: References
ReferencesLittle P, Rumsby K, Kelly J,et al. Information leaflet and antibiotic prescribing strategies for acute lower respiratory tract infection: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA.... Read more »Images
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