SARS - Ack!
Sunday, March 30, 2003 by Aaron W. | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Alright, so I can be found hugging my knees in a corner if there is word of a spider in the house, but this SARS thing is scaring me...
A friend of mine along with his family have been quarenteened, and another friend of mine was hanging out with the potentially-infected friend... Should I be worried sick like I am, or just relax?
I hear it kills about 5% of those infected, but does it kill random people, or just the young, old and/or weak?
The fear keeps me awake...
A friend of mine along with his family have been quarenteened, and another friend of mine was hanging out with the potentially-infected friend... Should I be worried sick like I am, or just relax?
I hear it kills about 5% of those infected, but does it kill random people, or just the young, old and/or weak?
The fear keeps me awake...
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White_Moth
Reply #2 Sunday, March 30, 2003 9:38 PM
Reply #2 Sunday, March 30, 2003 9:38 PM
Fear is your greatest enemy, but do take precautions. If you notice anything like a cold or flu get to an emergency room right away. But don't lose sleep over something that may or may not happen.
JamMeister33
Reply #3 Sunday, March 30, 2003 9:47 PM
Reply #3 Sunday, March 30, 2003 9:47 PM
YO, jake... I have never hears of this SARS....what is it?
goodmorphing
Reply #8 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:13 PM
Reply #8 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:13 PM
It is a new virus? coming out of Asia and spreading. They have not found a cure, though some people recover many do not.
goodmorphing
Reply #9 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:14 PM
Reply #9 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:14 PM
...um flu-like or pneumonia like, contagious...
paxx
Reply #10 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:33 PM
Reply #10 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:33 PM
More like a new kind of tuberculosis, from what I understand. Could be wrong though.
sig101
Reply #11 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:38 PM
Reply #11 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:38 PM
CNN article on SARS here: http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/03/29/mystery.illness/index.html
The page also has links to the CDC and WHO
The page also has links to the CDC and WHO
Wommers
Reply #12 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:48 PM
Reply #12 Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:48 PM
doctors have said it is the worst distress the lungs can experience.
bakerstreet
Reply #13 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:08 AM
Reply #13 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:08 AM
I haven't had a lot of time to look into it, but I have been worried about it since I heard about it a couple of weeks ago.
What I can't seem to find out is whether the people who have it and *haven't* died get better, or are they still being treated and continue to have the disease?
I've not really read anything about anyone kicking the illness and going on with their lives. Anyone know?
What I can't seem to find out is whether the people who have it and *haven't* died get better, or are they still being treated and continue to have the disease?
I've not really read anything about anyone kicking the illness and going on with their lives. Anyone know?
citats
Reply #15 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:22 AM
Reply #15 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:22 AM
less then 5% die from sars the mortality rate of an influenza out break is greater... mostly the issue with sars is the apparent ease of spreading. those that fight the illness off are better in 7 to 10 days and are no longer contagious.
bakerstreet
Reply #16 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:35 AM
Reply #16 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:35 AM
Well, at least you can overcome it, then.
They talked a lot about the disease in what I read, but not so much about the survivors. I have a 6 year old and my wife works in a hospital. I have a chronic illness myself, I take Immunosuppressants, and I visit the hospital fairly often too.
, my ears tend to prick up when something nasty and contagious goes around.
They talked a lot about the disease in what I read, but not so much about the survivors. I have a 6 year old and my wife works in a hospital. I have a chronic illness myself, I take Immunosuppressants, and I visit the hospital fairly often too.
, my ears tend to prick up when something nasty and contagious goes around.
yrag2
Reply #17 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:48 AM
Reply #17 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:48 AM
bakerstreet...maybe this one will help http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk4OCZmZ2JlbDdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5NjM2MDI5MyZ5cmlyeTdmNzE3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTU=
JamMeister33
Reply #18 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:50 AM
Reply #18 Monday, March 31, 2003 12:50 AM
I can well understand your concern then....
Never heard of this before but I am prone to bronchial and lung type infectious agents..
Thank God I have a strong immune system...
Never heard of this before but I am prone to bronchial and lung type infectious agents..
Thank God I have a strong immune system...
Jafo
Reply #19 Monday, March 31, 2003 1:51 AM
Reply #19 Monday, March 31, 2003 1:51 AM
'Life' is the only truly 100% fatal disease....and it's transmitted sexually...
Styl-X Design
Reply #20 Monday, March 31, 2003 1:59 AM
Reply #20 Monday, March 31, 2003 1:59 AM
Yeah, sars, I know it, only by the war it dasn't get attention.
Its already half around the world. If you did hang with people who are infectet, I should go to the hospital.
Only if it was to be sure...
Its already half around the world. If you did hang with people who are infectet, I should go to the hospital.
Only if it was to be sure...
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Reply #1 Sunday, March 30, 2003 9:36 PM