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1. SARS CDC Page

lauhite — 2023-12-08 11:39:33 UTC

My example: SARS (Coronavirus)

2. What is SARS?

lauhite — 2023-12-09 01:37:10 UTC

SARS is a viral respiratory illness that is very rare. It is spread through small droplets of saliva. This illness usually results in high fever, along with body aches and overall discomfort. A cough is usually developed with having this illness.

3. What is the causative agent?

lauhite — 2023-12-09 01:42:14 UTC

The causative agent is coronavirus. Also known as SARS-CoV-2. This family is closely related to the common cold.

4. Symptoms and Complications

lauhite — 2023-12-09 02:01:00 UTC

Symptoms include dry cough, fever, and body aches. Long-term complications can be cough, shortness of breath, and lung or kidney disease.

5. Diagnosis and Treatment

lauhite — 2023-12-09 02:16:19 UTC

Diagnosis- this can include laboratory tests

Treatment- this can include isolation and contact tracing

6. Prevention

lauhite — 2023-12-09 02:32:14 UTC

Prevention includes- avoiding close contact with infected people, using masks, and washing your hands frequently.

7. Emerging Threats OR Successes

lauhite — 2023-12-09 02:47:31 UTC

In the article “Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells,”

It was found that for Endosomal entry, the S-Protein binds to the ACE2 receptor.

8. Infographic

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9. Featured Scientist

lauhite — 2023-12-09 02:56:28 UTC

https://www.codyjackson.com/

Cody Jackson trained in labs at Scripps Research along with attending Harvard Medical School.

10. Learn More

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