SARS is getting worse

[CalamitousSoul]

Originally posted by: cnwk64

Originally posted by: Sketcher
A doctor interviewed on local news today said that SARS is not new - he said that it's Hong Kong Flu (this is just a link that I googled) and that because we're more PC now, and that we have more clinical information (even if not preventive measures) it's not called HK Flu.

I dunno. I'm not saying one way or the other, just passing on what I saw today.

I don't think SARS is just Hong Kong Flu. HK flu has been around for a long time (since 1950?...)

BTW, here is something new. Canada got 100+ SARS.
it that true? I have no idea, gut it was first result when I google for SARS

actually this is a new virus. the chinese government just said this was an old syphilis virus that has been around. They did not want China to have headlines and have people stay away or whatever the reason for them not acknowledging this new disease. A hong kong dr was called in to see what was going on. why were all these people dying from flu-like symptoms. and when asked about it. they did not give him any results or answers. When the dr went back to Hong Kong, he infected a few of his patients then eventually died himself. Yet still... the chinese government denied that there is a possible new virus. Untill it hit in Europe. Thats when a medical ascociation prompted an investigation. Now we have SARS.

 

[CalamitousSoul]

Originally posted by: cnwk64

Originally posted by: rgwalt
Here is the deal... medical technology has greatly improved in the last 100 years since the flu epidemic. Even if you get SARS, there is at least 90% chance of survival. I'm sure that number will increase as detection and identification improves. With the ability to control fevers, administer IV fluids, despense oxygen, and generally provide a hospitable, clean environment to patients, I'm sure SARS will be controllable, especially coupled with the low mortality rate.

Personally, I would be scared if something like this was spreading that had a high mortality rate. As is, I'm not worried about it. Take basic precautions against getting sick. Wash your hands before and after meals. Do not share food, utensils, or cups/glasses with others. Do not kiss or make out with anyone you don't know know or that appears sick (college kids!).

Ryan

yep, I remember that, that's why they said when they discover AIDS.
btw, if you got AIDS your survival rate is much better than then SARS. (at least you won't drop dead within few weeks).

and if you don't do drug and don't fvck around unprotected, your chance to get AIDS is near impossible(unless you has AIDS from your mom), why do we got so many AIDS problem??

and one more thing, there are not many place can provide despense oxygen to gernal public, how many ICU beds do you thing city like HK had? not enough for 0.1% of its people. and China? I dont' even want to think about it.

AIDS attacks the immune system.
SARS attacks the blood vessels in the lungs. Different virus. Also... you can survive SARS on a respirator and you will pass it.. The body produces Anti-boitics that eventually kill the virus.. but.... if you dont get treated the body(lungs) cannot do this on its own. This is why its called SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME

 

[LeeTJ]

Originally posted by: z0mb13
for those who died because of this virus, is it mainly old or already sick people???

i really doubt someone that died of this virus will respond to this post.

 

[cnwk64]

Originally posted by: CalamitousSoul

Originally posted by: cnwk64

Originally posted by: rgwalt
Here is the deal... medical technology has greatly improved in the last 100 years since the flu epidemic. Even if you get SARS, there is at least 90% chance of survival. I'm sure that number will increase as detection and identification improves. With the ability to control fevers, administer IV fluids, despense oxygen, and generally provide a hospitable, clean environment to patients, I'm sure SARS will be controllable, especially coupled with the low mortality rate.

Personally, I would be scared if something like this was spreading that had a high mortality rate. As is, I'm not worried about it. Take basic precautions against getting sick. Wash your hands before and after meals. Do not share food, utensils, or cups/glasses with others. Do not kiss or make out with anyone you don't know know or that appears sick (college kids!).

Ryan

yep, I remember that, that's why they said when they discover AIDS.
btw, if you got AIDS your survival rate is much better than then SARS. (at least you won't drop dead within few weeks).

and if you don't do drug and don't fvck around unprotected, your chance to get AIDS is near impossible(unless you has AIDS from your mom), why do we got so many AIDS problem??

and one more thing, there are not many place can provide despense oxygen to gernal public, how many ICU beds do you thing city like HK had? not enough for 0.1% of its people. and China? I dont' even want to think about it.

AIDS attacks the immune system.
SARS attacks the blood vessels in the lungs. Different virus. Also... you can survive SARS on a respirator and you will pass it.. The body produces Anti-boitics that eventually kill the virus.. but.... if you dont get treated the body(lungs) cannot do this on its own. This is why its called SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME

First, don't post twice, second, sorry if I misleading you.

what I was try to said is AIDS is way harder to transmit from one person to another than SARS. I am not compare how much difference between these two viruses.
and secondly, death is death, either you die due to Aids or Sars, it look the same to me....

oh.. btw, if you are in China (or any third world countries) do you expect they have an respirtor-kit to help you stay alive? chance are......................do you feel lucky?

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: sandorski

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
I'm not sure if this has already been mentioned but in the interest of keeping things in perspective you guys should know that more people die from the flu (several times more if I remember right) every month than the number of sars related deaths so far. Who here is afraid of the flu? Just another little thing blown way out of proportion if you ask me. West nile being the perfect example.

The flu only kills some 0.004%(IIRC) of those who catch it though. If everyone who catches the flu every year caught SARS, the amount of deaths were be far greater. Nearly everyone would know someone who died from it, don't underestimate the seriousness of SARS.

If if if. If my aunt had a package she'd be my uncle. But we're not talking if's here. I'm not underestimating SARS. I don't underestimate ebola either but I'm not real worried about it because the number of people that die from it yearly is relatively low. I really don't see the point in comparing "if's" to facts. SARS isn't something that really warrants the fear it's causing imo. Sure it's a bit more serious in it's death rate than the flu but it doesn't spread as easily now does it? So it would seem it kind of evens out to me.

Approx 1000x greater! SARS seems to be about as contagious as the flu too.