Severe acute respiratory syndrome

Therapeutic area
Pulmonology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
A viral respiratory infection caused by the SARS coronavirus. It is transmitted through close person-to-person contact. It is manifested with high fever, headache, dry cough and myalgias. It may progress to pneumonia and cause death.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Therapeutic area
Pulmonology

  • severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • SARS
  • SARS coronavirus caused disease or disorder
  • SARS coronavirus disease or disorder
  • SARS coronavirus infectious disease
  • acute respiratory coronavirus infection

Disease mechanisms
  • Acquired
Severity
Severe

  • Infectious Disease
  • Pulmonology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005087

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