Symptoms of SARS
Please note the following early symptoms of Coronavirus Pneumonia (SARS - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) so that early diagnosis and treatment can be given promptly.
The
most obvious early symptom of SARS is: -
Fever > or = 38 Degree Celsius for one day or more
Most sufferers do not have respiratory symptoms such as cough, sneezing and runny nose in the early stage of the illness.
If
the above symptom occurs:
1. Please seek medical advice
2. Students should stay at home
3. Students that have attended lectures should return home immediately
4. Do not go to work
5. People that have attended work should return home immediately
6. Avoid crowded areas and avoid using crowded public transport
If
you have only symptoms of runny nose, cough, but no fever:
You are most likely suffering from an upper respiratory tract infection.
People with fever or cough should wear mask or use handkerchief to cover the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing.
Source:
Hong Kong Medical Association
23 March 2003
|
Symptoms
|
Frequency
|
| Fever > or = 38 Degree Celsius |
100%
|
| Chills |
92%
|
| Malaise (Severe Tiredness) |
90%
|
| Headache |
84%
|
| Myalgia (Severe Muscle Ache) |
67%
|
| Cough |
50%
|
| Dizziness |
49%
|
| Rigors |
44%
|
| Sore Throat |
43%
|
| Runny Nose |
39%
|
| Productive Cough |
36%
|
Source:
Department of Health
23 March 2003