Sars War

Combating The Disease

By: Eng Eong Ooi, Ping-chung Leung

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Paperback | 16 April 2003

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On 12 March 2003, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a global alert on the outbreak of a new form of pneumonia-like disease with symptoms that are similar to those of the common flu. This illness, officially known as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), is potentially fatal and highly contagious, and has spread quickly to many parts of the world in a matter of a few weeks. Aided by globalisation and the ease of air travel today, the disease has now been reported in many countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Canada, the US and some parts of Europe, with a large number of infections and a significant number of deaths.In this book, the global SARS outbreak is traced and described, with a focus on the regions where the most infections have been identified. An overview of the whole saga is presented: how the disease spreads; how governments react; how societies and people cope and how health experts work fervently to identify the virus and search for a cure.In addition, the book contains guidelines on what a person or organisation can do to reduce the risk of contracting the deadly illness. It includes precautionary measures disseminated by various health authorities and preventive herbal concoctions recommended by Chinese physicians, presented in an easy-to-read manner. Furthermore, insights of experts are provided.This book aims to give critical information on SARS. It is a must for people who want to find out more about the disease and how to reduce the risk of contracting it.

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Non-Fiction Medicine Clinical & Internal Medicine Respiratory Medicine Diseases & Disorders Infectious & Contagious Diseases Medicine in General Public Health & Preventive Medicine Epidemiology & Medical Statistics Medical Equipment & Techniques Medical Research Booktopia Publisher Services

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Editorial	p. 1
Editorial	p. 11
Introduction	p. 15
Flu's Fury: Warning from History	p. 27
SARS Track: Situation Updates Around the World	p. 41
WHO - SARS' Main Fighter: Chronology of WHO's Involvement	p. 59
Policies and Measures: Containing the Virus	p. 65
Keeping SARS at Bay: A Comprehensive List of Preventive Measures for Individuals and Organisations	p. 77
Impact of the Outbreak: Economic and Social Repercussions	p. 111
Never Too Old A Remedy: An Exclusive Interview with Professor Leung Ping Chung	p. 117
Starring in SARS: Super Infectors	p. 123
From the Ground: Real Life Accounts	p. 129
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 137
Contact Details	p. 145
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