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severe acute respiratory syndrome

Title English: 
severe acute respiratory syndrome
Acronym English: 
SARS
Definition English: 
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. SARS first appeared in China in November 2002. Within a few months, SARS spread worldwide, carried by unsuspecting travelers.
Title Arabic: 
المتلازمة التنفسية الحادة الوخيمة
Acronym Arabic: 
سارس
Domain: 
Miscellaneous
Subject: 
None
InformationType: 
Term
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