Outbreak. Stopping SARS
Description
WHO Issues a Global Outbreak Alert "Emergency Travel Advisory" "SARS Spreads Worldwide" When SARS first hit the headlines, it was poised to become a major pandemic. This program shows how vigilant medical professionals save countless lives by tracking and identifying emerging mystery viruses-and stopping them cold with shared knowledge and cutting-edge technology deployed on a global scale. Examination techniques for patients with unknown infectious illnesses are demonstrated, as are diagnostic laboratory tests. The mechanics of coronaviruses are addressed.
Runtime
25 min
Series
Subjects
- Diseases (446)
- Medical microbiology (113)
- Self-care, Health (487)
- Communicable diseases (311)
- Infection (258)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2003
Database
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