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Review
. 2003 Oct;24(10):672-80.
doi: 10.1016/s0248-8663(03)00262-5.

[Severe acute respiratory syndrome: update]

[Article in French]
P Bossi  1 , A Guihot, S Ansart, F Bricaire
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Review

[Severe acute respiratory syndrome: update]

[Article in French]
P Bossi et al. Rev Med Interne. 2003 Oct.

Abstract
in English, French

Introduction: The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has recently been recognised as a new clinical entity and a new emerging infectious disease that is highly contagious with significant mortality.

Current knowledge and key points: By the end of 17 June 2003, a total of 8500 cases included 800 deaths had been reported from 30 countries. The cause of SARS has been identified as a new corona virus. In this manuscript, we describe the clinical features, biological findings, virological tests, radiological assessment, outcome and treatments of this infection.

Future: Research on specific therapies and vaccines is on-going.

Propos et points forts. – Le syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère (SRAS) a récemment été reconnu comme étant associé à une infection virale émergente, hautement contagieuse et pouvant être mortelle.

Actualités. – À fin juin 2003, plus de 8500 cas d’infections humaines et 800 décès ont été rapportés dans 30 pays. L’agent responsable de cette infection a été identifié comme étant un nouveau coronavirus. La présentation clinique, les anomalies biologiques et radiologiques, ainsi que l’évolution et le traitement des patients infectés par ce virus sont décrits dans cet article.

Perspectives et projets. – La recherche de thérapeutiques efficaces et de vaccins est en cours d’évaluation.

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