Flashcards in Clinical SARS MERS Deck (11):
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case definition for suspected SARS
fever > 38
lower respiratory tract symptoms
exposure within 10 days- China
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case definition for probable SARS
fever > 38
lower respiratory tract symptoms
exposure within 10 days- China
CXR- pneumonia and ARDS
3
definitive diagnosis for SARS
PCR of sputum or stool
4
incubation period for SARS
2-10 days
5
symptoms missing from SARS
rash
neurologic findings
coryza
sore throat
6
key symptoms of SARS
fever
DRY cough
7
treatment of SARS
supportive care
isolation
contact precaution, goggles, mask
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risk factors for MERS
recent travel within 14 days to Arabian peninsula
9
mild MERS
fever > 38
cough
dyspnea
trouble breathing
10
severe MERS
CXR with pneumonia, ARDS
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