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Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

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Diagnosis

When severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) first surfaced, no specific tests were available. Now several laboratory tests can help detect the virus. But no known transmission of SARS has occurred anywhere in the world since 2004.

Treatment

Despite a concerted global effort, scientists have yet to find an effective treatment for SARS. Antibiotic drugs don't work against viruses, and antiviral drugs haven't shown much benefit.

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By Mayo Clinic Staff

Oct 08, 2021

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