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SARS --Is a life threatening viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus.

--It is a flu-likesyndrome which may progress into pneumonia,respiratory failure and even death. Causes: person to person contact Airborne droplets Oral-fecal transmission Symptoms: muscle pain Headache Diarrhea Fever Dx: medical history CHx Blood studies Sputum test ELISA Treatment Antipyretics Antiviral drugs (ribavirin) corticosteroid Recommended diet: Low fat,low sugar,moderately high calorie,high protein diet Foods to Avoid: - Butter - Ice cream (contains milkfat) - Chicken fat - Meat fat - Palm oil - Coconut oil Beef - Pork - Egg yolk - Soda - Alcoholic beverages - Doughnuts

-Cake - French fries Foods Allowed: Seafoods(crabs) Fruits Sweet corn Green leafy vegetables

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