SARS PROGNOSIS |
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As the first wave of SARS began to
subside, the death rate proved to have been about 14 or 15 percent
of those diagnosed. In people over age 65, the death rate was higher
than 50 percent. Many more were sick enough to require mechanical
ventilation. And more still were sick enough to require ICU care.
Intensive public health policies are
proving to be effective in controlling outbreaks. Many nations have
stopped the epidemic within their own countries. All nations must be
vigilant, however, to keep this disease under control. Viruses in
the coronavirus family are known for their ability to spawn new
mutations in order to better spread among humans. |
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