Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Background

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) that was recognized as a global threat in March 2003, after first appearing in Southern China in November 2002. Currently, there is no known SARS transmission anywhere in the world. The most recent human cases of SARS-CoV infection were reported in China in April 2004 in an outbreak resulting from laboratory-acquired infections.

Below, we have provided information on SARS, including clinical guidance, policies and directives, training material, and other resources, to assist healthcare providers and Service members and their families.

Table of Contents

• Policies and Directives
  • DoD/Joint Forces
  • Army
  • Air Force
  • Navy/Marines
• Clinical Guidance
• Forms and Measures
• Fact Sheets
• Other Related Information
• Education and Training
• Research
• Related Links

Policies and Directives

DoD/Joint Forces

• DoDD 6200.03, Public Health Emergency Management Within the Department of Defense, 5 Mar 10 (Replaces DoDD 6200.3, Emergency Health Powers on Military Installations)

Army

• AR 525-27 Army Emergency Management Program, 13 Mar 09 (Include responsibilities of Public Health Emergency Officer)

Air Force

• AETC Memorandum, Severe Acute Respiratory System (SARS) Preparedness and Response, 15 Mar 04 (including HQ USAF/SGO Memorandum, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Preparedness and Response, 9 Feb 04)

Navy/Marines

• BUMED Message,Medical Preparation and Response Planning Guidance for Severe/Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), 30 Sep 04
  
  

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Clinical Guidance

• CDC SARS Clinicians/Healthcare Settings
  
  
• CDC SARS, Public Health Guidance for Community-Level Preparedness and Response to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Version 2, 8 Jan, 04
  
  
• CDC-United States Code (42USC264) DQ, Title 42- Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 6A-Public Health Services, Subchapter II - General Powers and Duty, Part G - Quarantine and Inspection
  
  

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Forms and Measures

• Forms and Measures

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Fact Sheets

• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Information for MTF Healthcare Workers, 12 Dec 03
  
  
• CDC Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Frequently Asked Questions: SARS
  
  
• USACHPPM TG 314, Non-Vaccine Recommendations to Prevent Acute Infectious Respiratory Disease Among US Army Personnel Living in Close Quarters, May 07

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Other Related Information

• CIA Report, SARS: Lessons From the First Epidemic of the 21st Century, 29 Sep 03

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Education and Training

• CDC Webcast, SARS: When a Global Outbreak Hits Home, 23 Oct 03
  
  
• CDC Webcast, Preparing for the Return of SARS: Are We Ready? 23 and 30 Sep 03
  
  

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Research

• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
  
  
• WHO Collaborative Multi-centre Research Project on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Diagnosis
  
  
• Nature Reviews, Microbiology, Vol. 2, Feb 04, Disease Watch - Focus, SARS
  
  
• CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Studies Research, Detection of SARS Coronavirus in Patients with Suspected SARS, Vol 10 No 2, Feb 04

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Related Links

• CDC Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
  
  
• MedlinePlus, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
  
  
• Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center SARS Page



• NIOSH Topic Area: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
  
  
• OSHA Information Regarding Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
  
  
• WHO Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

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