Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Causes & Risks

Causes

SARS is caused by a type of virus called a coronavirus. The virus is spread from droplets in the air. The droplet come from spray when a sick individual sneezes or coughs. The virus can also be picked up from objects that an ill person has touched.

Risk Factors

The following factors increase your chance of developing SARS:

Recent travel to locations in Asia where SARS outbreaks have been reported
Close contact with someone who has SARS
Healthcare workers who care for patients with SARS

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