SARS - The acronym SARS stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome.It is also the name of the respiratory illness which is caused by SARS- CoV.
The origin of SARS was also thought to be by bats.
The global SARS outbreak lasted from 2002 to2003. Over 8000 people were sickened and around 700 people died during this.
It is beleived that the virus passed from bats to an intermediate animal host , the civet cat , before jumping to humans.
Fever is one of the foremost symptom of SARS.This also have other symptoms like..............
- cough
- malaise
- body ache and pain
SIMILARITIES IN COVID -19 AND SARS
- Both are respiratory illness caused by coronavirus.
- Both are beleived to be originated from bats.
- Both are spread by respiratory droplets or by conatact with the infected person or contaminated objects.
- Both can lead to serious illness and death.
- Both doesn't have any specific treatment or vaccines.
common symptoms of COVID-19
- Fever
- cough
- fatigue
- shortness of breath
CORONA CAN END UP LIKE SARS?
American scientist have seen a special kind of mutation in the corona virus. During examination a part of the virus genetic material is missing.
A similar phenomenon was seen during the SARS outbreak. After that the SARS was coming to an end.
According to scientists the virus also indicates that the virus infection is weakening in humans.
The corona virus cases are increasing rapidly all over the world. Be safe and stay home.
Comments
Post a Comment
If you have any doubt. Let me know