SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
Definition
SARS is a viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV virus. It spreads through close contact with infected individuals and causes symptoms such as high fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
Related terms
Zoonotic disease: A disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans.
Coronavirus: A family of viruses that includes SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and the novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.
Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
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