[Infection control measures for SARS during epidemics of influenza].
Outbreaks of SARS affected more than 8,400 people, and caused more than 900 deaths worldwide but came to an end in July, 2003. However, the recurrence of SARS epidemics in winter is possible. The symptoms of SARS resemble those of influenza. Therefore, a simultaneous epidemic of both may cause great confusion. We compared clinical symptoms between SARS and influenza and discussed infection-control measures. Since both SARS and influenza mainly spread by droplet infection, preventive measures against this route are important. In addition, vaccination for influenza and the use of rapid diagnosis kits for influenza are recommended.
Kawana
Akihiko
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Division of Pulmonology, International Medical Center of Japan.
D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000379:methods; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011379:Prognosis; D045169:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission
D007252:Influenza Vaccines