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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
A viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV coronavirus that primarily affects humans but has been shown to infect certain domestic and wild animals.
Key Facts
- The virus was first recognized in China and linked to wildlife like civets and horseshoe bats.
- No human cases have been reported worldwide since 2004 according to WHO and CDC data.
- The virus primarily targets the respiratory tract and can cause severe pneumonia.
- Research indicates horseshoe bats serve as the natural reservoir for SARS-CoV-like viruses.