Severe acute respiratory syndrome. It is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. A person infected by SARS experiences acute respiratory distress sometimes leading to death.
The disease first made its appearance in 2003. Within six weeks of its discovery, it had spread to thousands of people. Since international travel was found to be a major factor in the spread of the disease, it caused a global scare that affected national economies.
The disease first made its appearance in 2003. Within six weeks of its discovery, it had spread to thousands of people. Since international travel was found to be a major factor in the spread of the disease, it caused a global scare that affected national economies.
