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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Clinical Resources

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Ferri: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment-2006 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Section I - Diseases and Disorders: Access document
  - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Access document
Rakel: Conn's Current Therapy 57th Ed. - 2005 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Viral and Mycoplasmal Pneumonia: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Access document
Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery (eMedicine): Table of contents
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document
SARSReference, 3rd Ed 2003: Table of contents
- Preface: Access document
- Summary: Access document
- Chapter 1. Timeline: Access document
- Chapter 2. Virology: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Discovery of the SARS Virus: Access document
    - Initial Research: Access document
    - The Breakthrough: Access document
  - Coronaviridae: Access document
  - SARS Co-V: Access document
    - Genome Sequence: Access document
    - Morphology: Access document
    - Organization: Access document
    - Detection: Access document
    - Stability and Resistance: Access document
    - Natural Host: Access document
  - Antiviral Agents and Vaccines: Access document
    - Antiviral Drugs: Access document
    - Vaccine: Access document
  - Outlook: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 3. Transmission: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Routes of Transmission: Access document
  - Factors Influencing Transmission: Access document
  - Patient Factors in Transmission: Access document
  - Transmission during Quarantine: Access document
  - Transmission after Recovery: Access document
  - Animal Reservoirs: Access document
  - Conclusion: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 4. Epidemiology: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Modeling the Epidemic: Access document
  - Starting Point: Access document
  - Eradication: Access document
  - Outlook: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 5. Prevention: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - International Coordination: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Advice to Travelers: Access document
  - National Measures: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Legislation: Access document
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Extended Case Definition: Access document
      - Quarantine: Access document
  - Infection Control in Healthcare Settings: Access document
    - General Measures: Access document
    - Protective Measures: Access document
    - Special Settings: Access document
    - Internet Sources: Access document
  - Infection Control in Households: Access document
  - Possible Transmission from Animals: Access document
  - After the Outbreak: Access document
  - Conclusion: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 6. Case Definition: Access document
- Chapter 7. Diagnostic Tests: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Laboratory Tests: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Molecular Tests: Access document
    - Virus Isolation: Access document
    - Antibody Detection: Access document
    - Limitations: Access document
  - Biosafety Considerations: Access document
  - Outlook: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 8. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Clinical Presentation: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Hematological Manifestations: Access document
    - Atypical Presentation: Access document
  - Chest Radiographic Abnormalities: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Chest Radiographs: Access document
    - CT Scans: Access document
  - Diagnosis: Access document
  - Clinical Course: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Viral Load and Immunopathological Damage: Access document
  - Histopathology: Access document
    - Lung Biopsy: Access document
    - Postmortem Findings: Access document
  - Discharge and Follow-up: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Psychosocial Issues: Access document
  - References: Access document
  - Appendix: Guidelines: Access document
- Chapter 9. SARS Treatment: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Antibiotic Therapy: Access document
  - Antiviral Therapy: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Ribavirin: Access document
    - Neuraminidase Inhibitor: Access document
    - Protease Inhibitor: Access document
    - Human Interferons: Access document
    - Human Immunoglobulins: Access document
    - Alternative Medicine: Access document
  - Immunomodulatory Therapy: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Corticosteroids: Access document
    - Other Immunomodulators: Access document
  - Assisted Ventilation: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Non-invasive Ventilation: Access document
    - Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: Access document
  - Clinical Outcomes: Access document
  - Outlook: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 10. Pediatric SARS: Access document
  - Clinical Manifestation: Access document
  - Radiologic Features: Access document
  - Treatment: Access document
  - Clinical Course: Access document
  - References: Access document
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Homepage
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Table of contents
  - Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis: List of documents
  - Health Alert Network (HAN) messages: List of documents
  - Informed Consent for Laboratory Testing: List of documents
  - Infection Control: List of documents
  - Surveillance and Reporting: List of documents
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) (Journal): Homepage
  - MGuides: List of documents
    - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: List of documents
- Emerging Infectious Diseases (Journal): Homepage
  - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Articles: List of documents
  - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Singapore: Clinical Features of Index Patient and Initial Contacts: Access document
    - Chest Radiographs of Index Patient with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document
    - Chest Radiographs of Two Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document
World Health Organization: Homepage
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Table of contents
  - Frequently Asked Questions on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document
  - WHO Guidelines/Recommendations/Descriptions: List of documents
    - Case Definitions for Surveillance of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document
    - Use of Laboratory Methods for SARS Diagnosis: Access document
    - WHO Biosafety Guidelines for Handling of SARS Specimens: Access document
    - Hospital Infection Control Guidance for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document
  - WHO Collaborative Networks: Table of contents
    - WHO Collaborative Multi-centre Research Project on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Diagnosis: Table of contents
      - Introduction: Access document
      - Sampling for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Diagnostic Tests: Access document
      - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Laboratory Diagnostic Tests: Access document
      - Recommendations for Laboratories Testing by PCR for Presence of SARS Coronavirus-RNA: Access document
      - Coronavirus Never before Seen in Humans is the Cause of SARS: Access document
      - PCR Primers for SARS developed by WHO Network Laboratories: Access document
      - Multi-centre Collaborative Network: Laboratories Testing for SARS: Access document
    - Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network: List of documents
  - Travel: List of documents
  - Media: List of documents
  - Images of the New Coronavirus: Access document
Health Protection Agency - UK: Homepage
- HPA Infections: Table of contents
  - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): List of documents
    - Guidelines: List of documents
    - Surveillance Forms: List of documents
    - General Information: List of documents
    - Travel Advice: List of documents
    - Useful Links: List of documents

Pediatrics Resources See also General Pediatrics Resources

Gershon: Krugman's Infectious Diseases of Children 11th Ed.-2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents - Health Sciences Library subscription ( INFO )
- Chapter 29 - Respiratory Infections: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document
  - Bibliography: Access document
- Appendix C: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document
  - Etiology: Access document
  - Epidemiology: Access document
  - Clinical Manifestations: Access document
  - Pathogenesis: Access document
  - Diagnosis: Access document
  - WHO/CDC Criteria: Access document
  - Infection Control Measures: Access document
  - Travel: Access document
  - Treatment and Prophylaxis: Access document
  - Refererences: Access document
SARSReference, 3rd Ed 2003: Table of contents
- Chapter 10. Pediatric SARS: Access document
  - Clinical Manifestation: Access document
  - Radiologic Features: Access document
  - Treatment: Access document
  - Clinical Course: Access document
  - References: Access document

Radiology Resources See also General Radiology Resources

SARSReference, 3rd Ed 2003: Table of contents
- Chapter 8. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Chest Radiographic Abnormalities: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Chest Radiographs: Access document
    - CT Scans: Access document
- Chapter 10. Pediatric SARS: Access document
  - Radiologic Features: Access document
Prince of Wales Hospital - Hong Kong: Homepage
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Organ Imaging: Table of contents
  - Radiological Appearances of Recent Cases of Atypical Pneumonia in Hong Kong: Access document
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Homepage
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Table of contents
  - Clinicians: Table of contents
    - Diagnosis/Evaluation: Access document
- Emerging Infectious Diseases (Journal): Homepage
  - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Singapore: Clinical Features of Index Patient and Initial Contacts: Access document
    - Chest Radiographs of Index Patient with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document
    - Chest Radiographs of Two Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Access document

Pathology Resources

SARSReference, 3rd Ed 2003: Table of contents
- Chapter 7. Diagnostic Tests: Access document
  - Introduction: Access document
  - Laboratory Tests: Access document
    - Introduction: Access document
    - Molecular Tests: Access document
    - Virus Isolation: Access document
    - Antibody Detection: Access document
    - Limitations: Access document
  - Biosafety Considerations: Access document
  - Outlook: Access document
  - References: Access document
- Chapter 8. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis: Access document
  - Diagnosis: Access document
  - Histopathology: Access document
    - Lung Biopsy: Access document
    - Postmortem Findings: Access document
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Homepage
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Table of contents
  - Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis: List of documents
  - Informed Consent for Laboratory Testing: List of documents
World Health Organization: Homepage
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Table of contents
  - WHO Guidelines/Recommendations/Descriptions: List of documents
    - Use of Laboratory Methods for SARS Diagnosis: Access document
    - WHO Biosafety Guidelines for Handling of SARS Specimens: Access document
  - WHO Collaborative Networks: Table of contents
    - WHO Collaborative Multi-centre Research Project on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Diagnosis: Table of contents
      - Sampling for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Diagnostic Tests: Access document
      - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Laboratory Diagnostic Tests: Access document
      - Recommendations for Laboratories Testing by PCR for Presence of SARS Coronavirus-RNA: Access document
      - Coronavirus Never before Seen in Humans is the Cause of SARS: Access document
      - PCR Primers for SARS developed by WHO Network Laboratories: Access document
      - Multi-centre Collaborative Network: Laboratories Testing for SARS: Access document
  - Images of the New Coronavirus: Access document

Clinical Guidelines

National Guideline Clearinghouse: MeSH browse | Detailed search
- Coronavirus Infections (MeSH browse): List of documents

News Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Homepage
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (Journal): Homepage
  - M-Guide: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): List of documents
World Health Organization: Homepage
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): Table of contents
  - Media: List of documents
Doctor's Guide to the Internet: Homepage
- Pulmonology News: List of documents
- Infectious Diseases News: List of documents
  - SARS (Keyword search): List of documents

Miscellaneous Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Clinical Resources

HealthWeb: Homepage
- Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Table of contents
  - Health Care Professionals Resources: List of documents
  - Treatment and Prevention: List of documents
  - Disease-specific Resources: List of documents
  - Current Issues and Emerging Diseases: List of documents
  - Research Resources: List of documents
  - Educational Resources: List of documents
  - Governmental Organizations and Standards Groups: List of documents
  - Associations and Foundations: List of documents
  - Statistics: List of documents
  - Bioterrorism/Biodefense: List of documents
- Pulmonary Medicine: Table of contents
  - Clinical Resources: List of documents
  - Drug Resources: List of documents
  - Pediatric Sites: List of documents
  - Clinical Guidelines: List of documents
  - General Resources: List of documents
  - Online Publications: List of documents
  - Organizations: List of documents
  - Communication: List of documents
  - Multimedia Medical Reference Library: List of documents
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