跳至主要内容

有用资料

Guidelines to Primary Care Physicians / Family Physicians on the management of cases of suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

In accordance with World Health Organization, symptoms and signs of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome include -

  • high fever (>38 o C) AND

  • one or more respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing AND

  • close contact * with a person who has been diagnosed with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

In addition to fever and respiratory symptoms, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome may be associated with other symptoms including: headache, muscular stiffness, loss of appetite, malaise, confusion, rash, and diarrhea.

When to refer

Doctors are advised to refer patients with the following conditions to hospital for further management -

(Issued on 17 March 2003)

二零一五年十二月十八日