SARC

SARC (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

SARC (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

Introduction

Severe acute respiratory syndrome also known as SARC is a respiratory illness due to viral. However, duration between exposures to the SARS virus and the onset of symptoms of SARS is called the incubation period. The incubation period for SARS is usually 2 to 7 days, though in a few cases, it may be as long as ten days. Severe acute respiratory syndrome was initially identified in humans in 2003. It spread in a wide scale in early 2003. Gradually, the SARS virus spreads primarily by close human contact, either through the air or by touching a contaminated surface.

During these tough times, the community health services realized their responsibility in rendering support and care to patients. These health workers themselves faced the greatest risk of SARS virus exposure. The virus is still prevalent in many areas around the world; therefore, it essential that the nursing staffs extend care services thorough training programs.

SARS are caused by Corona virus, the family of virus that causes flue and cold. These viruses have a halo appearance when viewed under a microscope. Corona virus has said to cause severe diseases in animals; therefore, they were not considered dangerous for humans. Initially, scientists believed that they must have been transferred from animals to humans, but, researches indicated that they evolved from an animal virus into a completely new strain.

Discussion

The most rigorous situation is in China. Chinese authorities reported 160 new probable cases of SARS and 9 new deaths.

In the year 2003, the (WHO) World Health Organization submitted report about three hundred case of a quickly progressive respiratory sickness in China in the province the Guangdong Province with five died. The next coming month, same cases came to notice and reported from Canada Hong Kong, Singapore, and, Vietnam. ...