SARS Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. What Is SARS? Respiratory illness of unknown cause Found in Asia, North America and Europe Onset February 1, 2003.

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SARS Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

What Is SARS? Respiratory illness of unknown cause Found in Asia, North America and Europe Onset February 1, 2003 in the US

U.S. Interim Suspect SARS Case Definition Measured temperature greater than F (38ºC) Respiratory Illness Travel to: Hong Kong, Mainland China, Hanoi, Singapore, Toronto Canada OR

U.S. Interim Suspect SARS Case Definition Close contact with a person with: Suspected SARS case Respiratory illness & travel to Hong Kong, Mainland China, Hanoi, Singapore and Toronto Canada

Initial Signs & Symptoms Fever greater than 100.4º F (> 38.0º C) May have: ChillsHeadache General body aches and discomfort Cold Symptoms

Signs & Symptoms After 2 to 7 days may develop a dry, nonproductive cough May have difficulty breathing

Demographic Characteristics and Risk Factors of Suspect SARS Cases – United States, 2003 Characteristic N=100* Age (years) 0-4 9% % % 65+10% SexMale50% RaceWhite57% Asian/Pacific Islander 42% Black 1% ExposureTravel 94% Health care Worker 2% Ill Contact 4% Hotel M - Hong Kong 4% * Denominators may vary due to missing information

Cases in Florida As of April 16, 2003 Florida has reported 14 suspected cases of SARS There are no confirmed cases at this time

Who is at Risk? Health care workers taking care of sick people. Family members or household contacts of those infected with SARS.

Treatment of SARS No specific treatment is recommended Severity and symptoms of the illness will determine treatment

Public Health Control of SARS Isolation Infection Control HospitalDomestic

Public Health Control of SARS Health Communication TherapeuticsDiagnostics

Florida DOH SARS Team Multidisciplinary Team SARS Website Routine Press Releases Implemented the use of EpiCom

Florida DOH SARS Team Aggressive Education and Training Plan SurveillanceInvestigation

What Can I Do? Wash your hands frequently either with soap & water or use an alcohol based hand wash Don’t share eating utensils, linen or dishes with any suspected SARS individual

What Can I Do? Avoid nonessential travel to affected areas (China, Hong Kong, Hanoi or Singapore & Toronto Canada) Cover nose and mouth with a facial tissue when coughing or sneezing Assist in educating others

Conclusions SARS has entered the U.S Currently severe cases are unusual in the U.S Geographically widespread For further information visit: and click on the SARS link