SARS: A severe form of pneumonia. Abbreviated SARS. A term applied to outbreaks of a mysterious illness in Asia beginning February 1, 2003.
The clinical criteria for the diagnosis of SARS are:
One or more signs or symptoms of respiratory illness including cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, hypoxia, or radiographic (X-ray) findings of pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome AND Fever(>38° C [100.4° F]) AND
One or more of the following:
For guidance in responding to local campus concerns regarding SARS, visit the San José State University's Student Health Center.
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