PubMed · 2003 · 72 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious Disease ControlInfectious DiseasesInfectious Disease EpidemiologyOutbreak InvestigationPublic Health SurveillanceOutbreak ManagementOutbreak ResponseRespiratory DiseaseRespiratory InfectionsRespiratory Infectious DiseasesRespiratory Tract InfectionsHealthcare-associated OutbreaksInfectious Disease EmergenciesInfectious Disease Outbreak Response PlanningOutbreak Case DefinitionsOutbreak DescriptionRespiratory Illness SurveillanceSevere Acute Respiratory SyndromeUnknown Etiology Investigation
Since late February 2003, CDC has been supporting the World Health Organization (WHO) in the investigation of a multicountry outbreak of atypical pneumonia of unknown etiology. The illness is being referred to as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). This report describes the scope of the outbreak, preliminary case definition, and interim infection control guidance for the United States.