Posted by IsoM on April 6, 2003, at 12:13:04
In reply to Re: SARS UPDATE, posted by cybercafe on April 5, 2003, at 23:40:27
> > "ummm... i'm also up here in toronto, watch a lot of tv, and from what i've heard you don't actually spread the disease to others until you enter a feverish state"
Authorities admit they don't know enough about this virus to even say what family of viruses it comes from, but it is believed to be at its most contagious BEFORE the symptoms show - one may start to feel a little ill but isn't aware that they may have it yet. You don't need to be feverish to spread this virus. They said the fever isn't even that high - about 38°C. The normal body temperature is 37° but an adult can feel pretty miserable with even a low fever.
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