Hospital management of adults with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) if SARS re-emerges--updated 10 February 2004.
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a potentially severe and highly infectious disease to which healthcare workers involved in the management of cases are particularly vulnerable. These guidelines briefly summarise optimal and safe practice for clinicians involved in the emergency care of patients with probable or confirmed SARS.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of infection
دوره 49 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004