Signs and symptoms
... SARS often resembles pneumonia or influenza with signs and symptoms that include: Fever — a measured temperature of 100.4 F (38.0 C) or higher that may be accompanied by chills Headache General ...

Causes
... As soon as the first case of SARS was identified in mid-February 2003, scientists began searching for the cause. Early findings suggested a type of coronavirus, viruses that normally cause mild respir...

Risk factors
... In general, you''re at greatest risk of SARS if you''ve had direct, close contact with someone who''s infected, such as a roommate or family member. Doctors and hospital workers who treated SARS patie...

When to seek medical advice
... If you''ve had close contact with someone who has SARS or who may be at risk of having SARS, the CDC suggests you monitor your health for at least 10 days. See your doctor if you develop a cough and f...

Screening and diagnosis
... When SARS first surfaced, no specific tests were available to help doctors diagnose the disease. Now, however, several laboratory tests can help detect the virus. These include: Reverse transcription ...