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SARS

SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is a viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS coronavirus. The virus emerged in 2002 from Guangdong Province, China and quickly spread to other parts of the world, resulting in a widespread outbreak that affected thousands of people and claimed hundreds of lives. SARS …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 14× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is a viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS coronavirus. The virus emerged in 2002 from Guangdong Province, China and quickly spread to other parts of the world, resulting in a widespread outbreak that affected thousands of people and claimed hundreds of lives. SARS is highly infectious and spreads through close contact with infected people or objects contaminated with infectious droplets. The virus attacks the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as high fever, shortness of breath, cough, and pneumonia. The illness can be severe, and mortality rates are relatively high, especially among older people and those with pre-existing health conditions. Prompt detection and isolation of infected individuals are essential in preventing SARS outbreaks. Public health measures such as contact tracing, quarantine, and travel restrictions can also help to control the spread of the disease. Research into SARS has led to important discoveries about the virus's genetic makeup and its mode of transmission, which has helped to inform the development of effective prevention and treatment strategies. As a public health issue, SARS remains a significant concern, especially with the potential for new outbreaks. As such, it is essential to continue monitoring and researching the disease to improve our understanding of its characteristics and to develop better strategies for preventing, controlling, and managing outbreaks.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 14 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on SARS, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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