Sars Pandemic (2003)

Notable Pandemics

SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) is the result of a coronavirus strain that was discovered in 2003. It is though to have originated from an animal, particularly a bat, then was spread to other animals prior to infecting humans; the first case was discovered in China. SARS affected roughly 26 countries and infected about 8000 people; transmission was primarily person to person close contact. Symptoms of SARS was similar to the flu, there are no distinct differences in symptoms that are exclusive to this disease. There was no specific treatment as SARS differed from person to person, however depending on the severity, an individual who has contracted this disease may require ventilation and oxygen therapy