Investigation of a nosocomial outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Toronto, Canada.

Monali Varia; Samantha A. Wilson; Shelly Sarwal; Allison McGeer; Effie Gournis; Eleni Galanis; Bonnie Henry

Abstract

Evidence to date suggests that SARS is a severe respiratory illness spread mainly by respiratory droplets. There has been no evidence of further transmission within the hospital after the elapse of 2 full incubation periods (20 days).

Keywords

OutbreakMedicineCase fatality rateAttack rateTransmission (telecommunications)Index caseEpidemiologySevere acute respiratory syndromeEmergency medicinePediatricsIncubation periodCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineVirology

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Health Canada CA

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Year: 2003
Type: article
Volume: 169
Issue: 4
Pages: 285-92
Citations: 385
Access: Closed

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                                    Monali Varia, 
                                
                                    Samantha A. Wilson, 
                                
                                    Shelly Sarwal
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2003). 
                            Investigation of a nosocomial outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Toronto, Canada.. 
                            PubMed
                            , 169
                            (4)
                            , 285-92.