Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Updated May 25, 2004

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
SARS is caused by a virus. Within 10 days of exposure,*symptoms include:
· fever over 100.4 F
· cough
· difficulty breathing

More serious related conditions include:
· pneumonia
· respiratory distress
· and death

*Exposure is thought to be by contact with respiratory droplets or by touching something or someone contaminated with infected droplets and transmitting to eyes, nose, or mouth.

IF YOU ARE ILL
IF YOU ARE WELL

MANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE NOT SARS HAVE SIMILAR SYMPTOMS
As you go about your business each day as a student or member of the faculty or staff at NC State, you may notice that someone around you is ill, or you may become ill. Remember that many illnesses that are not SARS can present with fever and respiratory symptoms. The ill individual should contact a health care provider to get a proper diagnosis. Students may call 515-7107 to make a Student Health appointment.

For the most current information visit the CDC.