Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology Division

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)  

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV). SARS was first reported in Asia in February 2003. Over the next few months, the illness spread to more than two dozen countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The SARS global outbreak of 2003 was contained; however, it is possible that the disease could re-emerge. 

 General Information

• Please visit the CDC website:  www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/

 Professional Information and Resources

Information for Clinicians

• SARS and Influenza A (H5N1): Update and Guidelines for Emergency Departments and Healthcare Providers  

Information for Local Health Departments and Healthcare Facilities

• SARS and Influenza A (H5N1): Update and Guidelines for Emergency Departments and Healthcare Providers  

• Preparedness and Response to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

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