SARS

SARS Basic Information - This fact sheet from the U.S. CDC begins with a description of the typical symptoms of SARS infection.

U.K. Department of Health - A listing of the symptoms of SARS, including a discussion of its contagiousness, can be found in this site sponsored by the U.K. Department of Health.

Preliminary Clinical Description - This description of the clinical course of SARS from the CDC's Morbidity and Mortaility Weekly Reports provides a detailed account of SARS symptoms and disease progression.

SARS Diagnostic Tests and Evaluations - The U.S. CDC provides information on the necessary diagnostic tests and procedures for the diagnosis of SARS infections.

SARS Tests Available - WebMD discusses the types of screening tests available to detect the SARS virus, including the limitations and advantages of each method.

SARS Case Definition - Read the official case definiton of SARS, including the epidemiological and clinical criteria used to establish the diagnosis, from the CDC. This page is updated continuously to reflect additions and changes.

SARS FAQs - The Hong Kong Department of Health site answers common questions on the symptoms and diagnosis of SARS and includes the latest case statistics for Hong Kong.

WHO Cumulative Case Counts - The World Health Organization updates this page daily to bring you the latest number of SARS cases worldwide, broken down by country.

SARS in Canada - Health Canada online reports on the number of active SARS cases in Canada, updated daily.

Map of SARS-Affected Areas - This map of the world, maintained by WebMD, shows the geographic regions that have been affected by SARS.

Thailand SARS Daily Report - Daily reports on the SARS outbreak from the Thai Ministry of Public Health.

SARS Cases in the U.S. - This table displays the number of "suspect" and "probable" cases of SARS in each U.S. state, from the U.S. CDC. Updated daily Monday-Friday.

SARS Info for Travelers - CDC - The latest travel advisories and warnings concerning SARS are listed by the U.S. CDC, including sections on specific world regions.

SARS and Air Travel - About.com and Arlene Fleming provide advice on the impact of SARS on air travel, including a discussion of measures taken by airlines to combat this threat.

Health Canada Travel Advisories - Health Canada offers information on SARS in Toronto, domestic travel advisories, and the status of SARS cases in Canada.

Precautions for Close Contacts - This basic information on the prevention of the spread of SARS is provided by the U.S. CDC.

Prevention of Atypical Pneumonia - The Hong Kong Department of Health publishes this advice on preventing the spread of SARS and other atypical pneumonias, including protective measures for schools and individuals.

CDC Webcast - The World Health Organization sponsored this Webcast on SARS prevention which was supported by the U.S. CDC. You can either view the program or download the transcipt at this site.

The Cause of SARS - The U.S. CDC describes the novel coronavirus that is believed to cause SARS in a question-and-answer format.

Image of the SARS Virus - The U.S. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) provides this brief description of the isolation of the causative agent for SARS along with an image of the virus.

Science - The SARS Virus - This online abstract of the article in Science describing the SARS virus includes a link to a downloadable PDF version of the full-length article.