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Identification of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Canada

Susan M. Poutanen, Donald E. Low, Bonnie Henry, Sandy Finkelstein, David Rose, Karen Green, Raymond Tellier, Ryan Draker, Dena Adachi, Melissa Ayers,

New England Journal of Medicine · 2003 · 1.1K citations · 16 references

Abstract

SARS is a condition associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. It appears to be of viral origin, with patterns suggesting droplet or contact transmission. The role of human metapneumovirus, a novel coronavirus, or both requires further investigation.

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