An extraordinary outbreak of SARS occurred in 2002-2003 and eventually resulted in 8096 recognized cases. All of the following are TRUE about SARS, EXCEPT:
SARS is a respiratory syndrome caused by an apparently unique coronavirus, transmitted through direct or indirect contact of mucous membranes with infectious respiratory droplets. Human coronavirus infections are present throughout the world. A rapid diagnosis of SARS-CoV infection can be made by reverse-transcription PCR (-PCR) of respiratory tract samples and plasma early in illness and of urine and stool later on. Ref: Dolin R. (2012). Chapter 186. Common Viral Respiratory Infections. In D.L. Longo, A.S. Fauci, D.L. Kasper, S.L. Hauser, J.L. Jameson, J. Loscalzo (Eds),Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18e.
Epidemic in India
Spreads by droplet
Diagnosed by PCR
Caused by SARS CoV