Pandemic Viruses: SARS

The video discusses the outbreak of SARS, a severe acute respiratory syndrome, in 2003. Initially reported in Asia, it quickly spread worldwide, infecting over 8000 people. Unlike influenza, SARS was caused by a coronavirus, which mutated from animals to humans, increasing its virulence. Although the outbreak was contained within months, no cure has been found.

What was one of the first major pandemic outbreaks of the 21st century?

• Ebola

• MERS

• SARS

• H1N1

What type of virus caused the SARS outbreak?

• Influenza virus

• Rhinovirus

• Coronavirus

• Adenovirus

How did the coronavirus responsible for SARS become more dangerous?

• It developed resistance to vaccines

• It mutated to infect humans

• It became airborne

• It combined with another virus

What is still unknown about the SARS virus?

• Its origin

• Its transmission method

• Its symptoms

• The full reason for its increased virulence

What is the current status of a cure for SARS?

• A cure has been found

• A vaccine is available

• It is no longer a concern

• No cure has been found yet