Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Causes & Risks

Get Email Updates

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Guide

Alison Beaver
Empowered
Alison Beaver Guide

Have a question? We're here to help. Ask the Community.

ASK

Free Newsletter

Receive the latest and greatest in women's health and wellness from EmpowHER!

Causes

SARS is caused by a type of virus called a coronavirus. The virus is spread from droplets in the air. The droplet come from spray when a sick individual sneezes or coughs. The virus can also be picked up from objects that an ill person has touched.

Risk Factors

The following factors increase your chance of developing SARS:

  • Recent travel to locations in Asia where SARS outbreaks have been reported
  • Close contact with someone who has SARS
  • Healthcare workers who care for patients with SARS

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.

More Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Information

ASK Your Health Question

It's FREE and you'll get a response within 24 hours

ASK

Improved

620 Health

Changed

294 Lives

Saved

210 Lives
2 lives impacted in the last 24 hrs Learn More 


  

    

    Connect with Women Like You
      12 Women Care About this Condition
    


    


    

    
You're not alone. Connect with other women who are going through what you're going through, who understand and are here for you!


          + Join this Community

    

  

  
  

    
Take our Featured Poll

    


  
Have you ever had problems with your mental health? What did you do about it? :



  

    

      

 




 




 




 




 




 




 




 




 




 



    

    
    View Results