Title: Coronaviruses with special emphasis on first insights concerning SARS
Description: The outbreak of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome), an atypical pneumonia, has received much attention and coverage by the media and has consequently had a high impact on the public. The infectivity and route of transmission of the disease appear unusual, and it turned out to be a highly relevant threat for medical staff. This monograph provides comprehensive information on the newest insights into the SARS epidemic and the responsible infectious agent. Background information on Coronaviridae (coronavirus/torovirus) and coronavirus/torovirus-associated infections in humans and animals is also given.
Subjects: SARS (Disease), Coronavirus infections, Coronaviruses, Communicable diseases, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, SARS Virus, Coronavirus, Syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère, Infections à coronavirus, Coronaviren, SARS