Case Study

There once was a man, this man’s name was Phil. Phil was Caucasian, he was 35 and was very healthy.He had a very small family. He was a well known man in a very small town.  one day he came home from work and wasn't feeling the same as he usually does.

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Next Occurance

I think SARS will Strike in South America or Antarctica next. I say this because those were the only 2 continents where it hasn't gotten to yet. I don't think that they have vaccinations and are really worried because they still haven't got it. this makes it more easy for it to get them.

SARS History

In November 2002, an outbreak occurred in China. The Chinese government did not want to have it public so they did not inform the WHO until February 2003. Between that time, many people got the virus and many people died of it worldwide.

CDC Preventions

They are working on isolation and quarantine. They are trying to prevent anymore outbreaks to occur. they encourage people to be vaccinated so they can get rid of the SARS virus. 

Symptoms and Treatment

Symptoms

• Fever
• Myalgia
• Lethargy
• Gastro intestinal symptoms
• Cough
• Sore throat 

Treatment

• Vaccination
• Steroids
• Oxygen
• antibiotics
• Isolation

Description and Cause

SARS is a severe viral infection of the lungs characterized by high fever, a dry cough, and breathing difficulties. SARS was suspected to come from bats. an outbreak occurred in China in 2002. They got it from the food they were selling in the food market.

10 Facts about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

• SARS first found in China
• SARS cant be prevented by using antibiotics, steroids, and vaccinations
• is a lot like the flu
• symptoms occur within 2 to 3 days
• suspected to come from bats
• there is a 10% chance of dying
• can be treated with oxygen if you have breathing problems
• there has been 810 deaths in 29 countries 
• is very similar to the flu
• has flu like symptoms