Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) - A newly emerging infectious disease

Author: Edited by Weng Xinhua
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: This book is specifically written for clinical doctors and serves as a professional guide on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). It elaborates on the epidemiological characteristics of this emerging infectious disease while introducing the progress of pathogenic research and new research developments, including advancements in viral molecular biology and virology. The book also provides a detailed discussion on the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of this emerging infectious disease both domestically and internationally, covering various treatment strategies such as the use of ribavirin and corticosteroids, ventilator application, and the application status of convalescent serum. This book offers a professional perspective on SARS and is suitable for frontline healthcare workers, public health prevention personnel, and medical students at higher education institutions.