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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
A severe outbreak occurred in Singapore in 2003. Since then, small pockets of resurgence elsewhere have been reported.
Transmission is by a variety of means - respiratory droplets, direct contact, airborne and even fecal-oral routes have been reported. Incubation period is from 2 to 16 days, with patients infectious throughout the symptomatic phase of the disease. Clinical features are non specific, and resemble other influenza like illnesses.
There is as yet no vaccine available for SARS.
The best management is to adopt a high level of suspicion and adopt good hygiene practices.
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