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Asymptomatic or mild respiratory illness with a temperature of >100.4F (>38C). One or more clinical findings of respiratory illness (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing or hypoxia).
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Travel (including transit in an airport) within 10 days of the onset of symptoms to an area with current or previously documented or suspected community transmission of SARS.
2. Close contact within 10 days of the onset of symptoms with a person known or suspected to have SARS.
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
1. The primary mode of transmission appears to be direct. Mucous membranes (especially those of the eye, nose and mouth) are always involved. 2. Transmission through casual and social contact occasionally occurs as a result of intense exposure to a case of SARS (in workplace, in vehicles) or in high risk transmission settings, such as healthcare and household settings.
MODE OF TRANSMISSION
3. Contact with infectious respiratory droplets and/or through exposure to fomites.
4. Contamination of inanimate materials or objects by infectious respiratory secretions or body fluids (saliva, tears, urine, and stools) which have been found to contain the virus.
For how long will the SARS virus exist on surfaces? 3. Hospital environmental samples from a number of sites, including walls and ventilation systems, have tested positive for SARS virus. 4. The virus loses its infectivity after exposure to different commonly used disinfectants and fixatives. Heat at 56C rapidly kills the virus.
Treatment
No specific treatment recommendations can be made at this time. Empiric therapy should include coverage for organisms associated with any community acquired pneumonia of unclear etiology, including agents with activity against both typical and atypical respiratory pathogens. Treatment choices may be influenced by the severity of the illness.
Preventive Measures
1. Consult a doctor promptly if there are respiratory symptoms such as fever, malaise, chills, headache, joint pain, dizziness, rigors, cough, sore throat and runny nose. 2. Build up good body immunity. This means having a proper diet, getting regular exercise and adequate rest, reducing stress and avoiding smoking.
Preventive Measures
3. Practice good personal hygiene. Cover the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. 4. Wear a mask if you develop a runny nose, sore throat or cough. 5. Wear a protective mask in public areas, classrooms, computer rooms, public transport. 6. Wash hands properly and keep them clean. Use liquid soap for hand washing and disposable towels for drying hands.