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Publication #838
Reference
Name
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic update guidance
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Executive
Keywords
NHS
SCOTLAND
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
RESPIRATORY DISEASES
PNEUMONIA
INFLUENZA
ASIA
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
WHO
SCIEH
CSA
GUIDELINES
PHLS
HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
TRAVEL
MORTALITY
INCIDENCE
OCCURRENCE
DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT
Description
Attaches updated guidance on SARS.
So far in Scotland, 10 patients have been investigated with ‘suspected’ SARS, with no ‘probable’ cases. This guidance is more specific on advice to travellers. However, the three elements of control in Scotland remain:
- vigilance
- surveillance
- infection control.
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So far in Scotland, 10 patients have been investigated with ‘suspected’ SARS, with no ‘probable’ cases. This guidance is more specific on advice to travellers. However, the three elements of control in Scotland remain:
- vigilance
- surveillance
- infection control.
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Contact Name
andrew.fraser@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Address
Health Department, St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG.
Contact Phone
Created
2003-04-08 00:00:00
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