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Originally posted by quiet
what makes it different is that is can be lethal to very healthy people (which is extremely rare with the flu in developed countries). also, it's still not completely ironed out as far as what is actually causing the symptoms.
it is spreading in a similar fashion to a basic cold - but when have you seen a developed country (such as Canada) have this many deaths and serious illness, in such a short time? lately, with prior notice.
two hospitals shut down. hmm. of course i doubt it will pan out to much... we did tests with bacteria taken off the walls of surgical theatres in my 4th year, that were completely immune to all known forms of antibiotics. now that's scary...
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hehe, evolution in action.
I thought most of the SARS deaths had occoured in people who were already ill, or those who waited too long to get medical treatment? The WHO press release today said that with medical attention, most of the cases hospitalized in Vietnam have improved.
They also said 75 deaths / 2100 cases. Not too bad, especially if most of that +/- 5% consists of people who were already ill or who waited to get the pneumonia treated.
I don't think its something to be taken flippantly, but if you're a healthy adult with access to medical care I don't think there is anything to worry about.
I think all those Michael Crichton books about aerosolized ebola are still in the backs of peoples minds... heheh