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Description

SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) is a type of virus that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). It is a member of the family of viruses known as Coronaviridae. SARS-CoV is an enveloped, positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus. It is believed to have originated in bats and was first identified in humans in 2002 in China. Symptoms of SARS-CoV infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Treatment includes supportive care and antiviral medications. Vaccines are currently under development.

Synonyms

• SARS
• SARS-CoV
• severe acute respiratory syndrome

Symptoms (patient's findings)

• acute sore throat
• chills
• cough
• diarrhea
• dyspnea
• fever
• headache
• muscle pain
• nasal discharge
• shortness of breath

Signs (examiner's findings)

• radiographic pneumonia

Basic Lab Tests (measurements)

• serum
  •      orthopoxvirus DNA
  •      SARS-CoV RNA
  •      SARS-CoV Ab
• vital signs
  •      temperature

Detailed Disease and Condition Information (use the search buttons below to find details on these topics)
All of the following must be considered when interpreting clinical findings and are too extensive to be covered on this site: