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Basic Guide: Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that have a halo or crown-like (corona) appearance when viewed under a microscope.

These viruses are a common cause of mild to moderate upper-respiratory illness in humans and are associated with respiratory disease in animals.

The image to the right shows a sputum sample from a SARS patient (used with permission of Eelab.com).

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How long can SARS-CoV survive in the environment?
Are there disinfectants available that can inactivate (kill) SARS-CoV?

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How long can SARS-CoV survive in the environment?

Some research laboratories suggested that the virus might survive for several days. The amount of time is affected by several factors such as the type of material and body fluid in the virus or some environmental conditions as in temperature and humidity.

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Are there disinfectants available that can inactivate (kill) SARS-CoV?

Related viruses that have similar physical and biochemical properties can be killed with bleach, ammonia or alcohol, or cleaning agents yet there are no disinfectants for SARS-CoV.

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SARS Quiz
In this quiz you will find questions based on the information available in Basic Guide, Virus and Prevention.
Crossword puzzle 1: Basic Guide
Online crossword puzzle based on Basic Guide.
SARS Quest - Averting An Outbreak
In this short Flash game, you will be taking on the role of the Health Minister of the imaginary country of Asitwon. Your aim is to use all necessary means to prevent a SARS outbreak in the country.

References

Basic Information About SARS. (2004, January 13). Retrieved 2004 from CDC:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/factsheet.htm
Frequently Asked Questions About SARS. (2004, January 28). Retrieved 2004 from CDC:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm
Mason, Bob; Dr. Chan, JKC; Dr. Lee, K; Dr. Ng, WF. Pathology of SARS, Hong Kong. (2003) Retrieved 2003 from:
http://www.eelab.com/

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