How long did SARS last?

Originated in Guangdong, China, and quickly spread to Southeast Asia and even the whole world, people have no immunity to SARS coronavirus and are generally susceptible. There are 8422 cases worldwide, involving 32 countries and regions. There were 5327 cases diagnosed in China, 349 cases died and 300 cases died in Hongkong.

In June 2002165438+1October 65438+June, the first SARS case occurred in Shunde, Guangdong. Due to the large population movement during the peak period in Spring Festival travel rush, the epidemic spread. It took a total of eight months before and after SARS, and ended in July 65438+March 2003.

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The incubation period is 1 ~ 16 days, usually 3 ~ 5 days. Acute onset, strong infectivity, fever as the first symptom, chills, body temperature often exceeding 38℃, irregular fever or flabby fever, missed diagnosis of fever, etc. , and the thermal range is mostly 1 ~ 2 weeks; Accompanied by headache, muscle aches, general weakness and diarrhea. 3 ~ 7 days after onset, dry cough, less sputum, occasional bloodshot sputum, and no obvious lung signs.

10 ~ 14 days. Symptoms of infection and poisoning such as fever and fatigue are aggravated, and frequent cough, shortness of breath and dyspnea occur. A little exercise, asthma and palpitations will force you to stay in bed. This period is prone to secondary respiratory infection.

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