Pro/con clinical debate: steroids are a key component in the treatment of SARS. Con: No, steroids are not a key component of the treatment regimen for SARS.
Kargel
Marcus J
MJ
Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Lapinsky
Stephen E
SE
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D011024:Pneumonia, Viral / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D045169:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013256:Steroids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000998:Antiviral Agents; D013256:Steroids