SARS
SARS stands for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. It is a respiratory illness that is observed in humans due to the SARS coronavirus. There have been 8,096 known cases of infection and around 774 deaths globally as per the concluding report of the World Health Organization. The common early symptoms of SARS are often mistaken with flu and general weakness. They include myalgia, fever, exhaustion, gastrointestinal symptoms, sore throat, cough, and other vague symptoms. The treatment for SARS includes administering of antipyretics, supplemental oxygen, and ventilator support if required. The antibiotics are largely fruitless as SARS is a disease that is caused due to virus. Like other viral infections, only the symptoms need to be cured.