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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Atypical pneumonia general facts

Transmission: Close contact with aerosolized (exhaled) droplets and bodily secretions from an infected person.
Symptoms: High fever (> 38 Celsius), dry cough, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties. Other possible symptoms include headache, muscular stiffness, loss of appetite, malaise, confusion, rash and diarrhoea.
Prevention: Avoid travel to infected areas. Stay away from crowded places and maintain good personal hygiene. Strengthen immune system with proper nutrition, adequate rest and exercise.

Extra Information (Chinese and English)

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General guidelins for:

• All persons
• Respiratory Tract Infected persons
• People who have close contact with infected persons
• People who worked with infected Person
• Work place general guidelines
• Academic staff

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SARS Links
World Health Organisation (WHO) on SARS
Hong Kong Health Department
Affected buildings in Hong Kong (Eng) (Chi)
Centre for Disease Control (CDC) on SARS
List of doctors in Hong Kong