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As the first wave of [[SARS]] began to subside, the [[death rate]] proved to have been about 14 or 15 percent of those diagnosed. In people over age 65, the [[death rate]] was higher than 50 percent. Many more were [[sick]] enough to require [[mechanical ventilation]] | As the first wave of [[SARS]] began to subside, the [[death rate]] proved to have been about 14 or 15 percent of those diagnosed. In people over age 65, the [[death rate]] was higher than 50 percent. Many more were [[sick]] enough to require [[mechanical ventilation]], and more still were [[sick]] enough to require [[hospitalization]] in [[intensive care units]]. | ||
Intensive [[public health policies]] are proving to be effective in controlling outbreaks. Many nations have stopped the [[epidemic]] within their own countries. All nations must be vigilant, however, to keep this [[disease]] under control. [[Viruses]] in the [[coronavirus]] family are known for their ability to change ([[mutate]]) in order to better spread among humans. | Intensive [[public health policies]] are proving to be effective in controlling outbreaks. Many nations have stopped the [[epidemic]] within their own countries. All nations must be vigilant, however, to keep this [[disease]] under control. [[Viruses]] in the [[coronavirus]] family are known for their ability to change ([[mutate]]) in order to better spread among humans. | ||
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Natural History
Symptoms usually appear 2–10 days following exposure, but up to 13 days has been reported. In most cases symptoms appear within 2–3 days. About 10–20% of cases require mechanical ventilation.
Complications
Prognosis
As the first wave of SARS began to subside, the death rate proved to have been about 14 or 15 percent of those diagnosed. In people over age 65, the death rate was higher than 50 percent. Many more were sick enough to require mechanical ventilation, and more still were sick enough to require hospitalization in intensive care units.
Intensive public health policies are proving to be effective in controlling outbreaks. Many nations have stopped the epidemic within their own countries. All nations must be vigilant, however, to keep this disease under control. Viruses in the coronavirus family are known for their ability to change (mutate) in order to better spread among humans.
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