SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) is classified as a kind of viral pneumonia that can progress to respiratory failure and is often characterized by high fever, malaise, dry cough, and shortness of breath. Here you will find web sites containing information for the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of SARS.
Regular Websites
ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a non-profit organization with a mandate to establish protocols for treatment and control for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). - ASEAN - SARS
http://www.aseansec.org/your_sars.htm
Australian Department of Health and Ageing - SARS
The web site for the Australian Department of Health and Ageing contains information and other resources on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). - Australian Department of Health and Ageing - SARS
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-sars-index.htm
British Columbia Ministry of Health - SARS
The web site for the British Columbia Ministry of Health provides diagnosis and treatment information, as well as control protocols for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). - British Columbia Ministry of Health - SARS
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/pho/sars.html
Canadian Nurses Association - SARS
The Canadian Nurses Association is a professional organization representing nurses across Canada; web site provides information and reported cases of SARS and other health warnings. - Canadian Nurses Association - SARS
http://www.cna-nurses.ca/CNA/practice/standards/diseases/sars/default_e.aspx
The Capital Health web site provides comprehensive information about the triage procedures for medical practitioners when dealing with cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). - Capital Health - SARS
http://www.capitalhealth.ca/YourHealth/Clinical/sars/SARS_Triage_Physicians.htm
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation conducts an indepth investigation into the medical reaction to the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak in Canada. - CBC Health News Indepth: SARS
http://www.cbc.ca/news/sars/
CCOHS, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, provides information for the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). - CCOHS - SARS
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/sars.html
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) web site provides information about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS); complete with official information for the public and health care providers. - CDC - SARS
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/
CIDRAP - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
CIDRAP, the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, provides information about the diagnosis, treatment, and protocol for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). - CIDRAP - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/other/sars/index.html
This web site provides facts and other information about SARS, which stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; complete with diagnosis, misdiagnosis, and prognosis details. - Facts about SARS
http://www.abc.net.au/science/features/sars/default.htm
The Genome News Network is a non-profit organization with a mandate to report on the research currently being done to develop both tests and vaccines for SARS. - Genome News Network - SARS
http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/04_03/sars.shtml
The Global Change web site provides comprehensive information about the facts for treatment and prevention of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). - Global Change - SARS
http://www.globalchange.com/sars.htm
The Government of Canada web site provides comprehensive information about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS); for Health Professionals. - Government of Canada - SARS
http://www.sars.gc.ca/
GSC, the Genome Sciences Centre, is a non-profit organization conducting research into a vaccine for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome); in association with the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control. - GSC - SARS
http://www.bcgsc.ca/platform/bioinfo/SARS/
This web site provides information on the symptoms, treatment, diagnosis and protocol for SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome); by health practitioners. - Health in Site - SARS
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Severe_Acute_Respiratory_Syndrome__SARS_
The HealthyOntario.com web site provides information about SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), including diagnostic criteria and protocol details. - HealthyOntario.com: SARS
http://www.healthyontario.com/ConditionDetails.aspx?disease_id=290
HPA - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
This web site provides information about SARS, a severe respiratory disease caused by coronavirus (CoV); complete with a fact sheet for symptoms, causes, and other details. - HPA - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
http://www.hpa.org.uk/infections/topics_az/SARS/menu.htm
IDOPH, the Illinois Department of Public Health, provides resources for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in the state of Illinois. - IDOPH - SARS
http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/sars.htm
Manitoba's Ministry of Health - SARS
The web site for the Manitoba's Ministry of Health provides information about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS); complete with treatment and control protocol options. - Manitoba's Ministry of Health - SARS
http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/sars/
The medic8.com web site provides pre-travel healthcare recommendations and essential information on health risks abroad, specifically Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). - medic8.com: SARS
http://www.medic8.com/travel/sars.htm
The Medical News Today web site provides news and information about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, commonly referred to as SARS. - Medical News Today - SARS
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/flu-sars/
The Merck.com web site provides comprehensive information for the treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). - Merck.com: SARS
http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/sec14/ch188/ch188g.html
Minnesota Department of Health - SARS
The web site for the Minnesota Department of Health provides comprehensive information for residents of the state of Minnesota about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, commonly known as SARS. - Minnesota Department of Health - SARS
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/sars/index.html
New York State Department of Health - SARS
The web site for the New York State Department of Health provides information and other resources for the diagnosis and treatment for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). - New York State Department of Health - SARS
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/sars/
Ontario Ministry of Health - SARS
The Ontario Ministry of Health provides comprehensive information and other resources about SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). - Ontario Ministry of Health - SARS
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/updates/archives/hu_03/hu_sars.html
PAHO, the Pan American Health Organization, provide updates on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) from around the region. - PAHO - SARS
http://www.paho.org/english/ad/dpc/cd/SARS_info.htm
The web site for the Peel Public Health features a comprehensive fact sheet for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, commonly referred to as SARS. - Peel Public Health - SARS
http://www.region.peel.on.ca/health/discon/htmfiles/sars.htm
PHAC, the Public Health Agency of Canada, provides information on SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome); including a report of the National Advisory Committee on SARS, from October 2003. - PHAC - SARS
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/sars-sras/naylor/
The SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) Commission is a non-profit organization conducting an independent inquiry into the outbreak of SARS in Canada; complete with the commission's report. - SARS Commission
http://www.sarscommission.ca/
This web site provides information for the treatment of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome); complete with prevention details. - SARS Treatment Reference
http://sarsreference.com/sarsref/treat.htm
The SARS Watch web site provides comprehensive information about the symptoms, treatment, and control options for outbreaks of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Canada. - SARS Watch
http://www.sarswatch.ca/
The Sydney Morning Herald provides archived coverage of the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak; complete with an emphasis on Australian cases and Asian travel issues. - Sydney Morning Herald: SARS
http://www.smh.com.au/specials/sars/
The SARS Watch is a non-profit organization which provides alerts and watches for the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, commonly referred to as SARS. - The SARS Watch
http://www.sarswatch.org/
The Toronto Public Health web site provides a wide range of health education and disease prevention initiatives to prevent outbreaks of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in the Greater Toronto Area. - Toronto Public Health - SARS
http://www.toronto.ca/health/sars
WHO, the World Health Organization, is a non-profit organization which provides information about the prevention and treatment guidelines for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). - WHO - SARS
http://www.who.int/csr/sars/en/
The WrongDiagnosis.com web site provides SARS information, including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, prevention, etc. - WrongDiagnosis.com: SARS
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/sars/intro.htm