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Basic Information About SARS

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/factsheet.htm  

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that has recently been reported in Asia, North America, and Europe. This fact sheet provides basic information about the disease and what is being done to combat its spread.

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Review Date

3/5/2007