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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
(SARS)
SARS is a flu like disease that is easily spread, and causes respiratory illness. It is caused by the Coronavirus pathogen. SARS can be a concerning disease due to how easily it can infect a population, but it can be also be treated by a Doctor. In the past there have been about 10,000 reported cases of SARS and death rate of 9.6%. Most of the cases were due to the 2003 outbreak of SARS which are some of the last documented cases. SARS is not one of the world's deadliest diseases it is still something you should watch out for, and can be easily prevented.
How is the disease transmitted?
SARS is a highly and easily spread disease. It can be contracted through airborne contaminates such as coughing and

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