Síndrome respiratorio agudo severo (SRAS)

Síndrome respiratorio agudo severo (SRAS)

Coralith Garcia Apac, Ciro Maguiña Vargas, Raul Gutierrez Rodriguez

In this review we present the main historical, epidemiological, clinical and control& prevention aspects of this new disease known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). This has been considered the first epidemic infectious disease of the XXI century caused by a virus that principally has affected some areas of China (including Taiwan and Hong Kong), Vietnam, Singapur and Canada (Toronto). The discovered agent is a new virus belonged to the coronavirus family. An effective treatment has not been found yet. ( Rev Med Hered 2003; 14: 89-93).

2003

SARS, coronavirus

DOI:

Revista Médica Herediana

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

Medicine

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