What Is Sars Disease
Health Encyclopedia: 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 is an uncontrolled outbreak. Where possible, direct contact with people with SARS should be avoided until at least 10 days after the fever and other symptoms are gone.
The CDC has identified hand hygiene as the most important part of SARS prevention. This might include hand washing, or cleaning hand...
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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 »Travel to Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases
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