Control measures for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Taiwan
Journal
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
6
Pages
718-720
Date Issued
2003
Author(s)
Twu S.-J.
Chen T.-J.
Chen C.-J.
Olsen S.J.
LONG-TENG LEE
Fisk T.
Hsu K.-H.
Chen K.-T.
Chiang I.-H.
Wu Y.-C.
Wu J.-S.
Dowell S.F.
Abstract
As of April 14, 2003, Taiwan had had 23 probable cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), 19 of which were imported. Taiwan isolated all 23 patients in negative-pressure rooms; extensive personal protective equipment was used for healthcare workers and visitors. For the first 6 weeks of the SARS outbreak, recognized spread was limited to one healthcare worker and three household contacts.
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Other Subjects
adult; article; case report; China; clinical article; Coronavirus; health care personnel; human; infection control; male; nonhuman; physician; polymerase chain reaction; practice guideline; respiratory tract infection; SARS coronavirus; severe acute respiratory syndrome; Taiwan; travel; virus detection; virus infection; world health organization
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Type
journal article