Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

**Definition:** A viral disorder characterized by high FEVER, dry COUGH, shortness of breath (DYSPNEA) or breathing difficulties, and atypical PNEUMONIA. A virus in the genus CORONAVIRUS is the suspected agent.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.748.730 - C01.925.782.600.550.200.750 - C08.730.730

**Synonyms:** - Respiratory Syndrome, Acute, Severe - Respiratory Syndrome, Severe Acute - SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)