Update on virological, epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of Sars-Corona Virus (SARS-CoV): A newly emerging virus

Abstract

Infectious diseases have shaped human history. Even today, they remain significant causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. New infectious diseases emerge or cross natural barriers and some of these, like the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or West Nile fever, spread rapidly across continents. An infectious disease crisis in one country is likely to become every country’s problem. Therefore, the need for dissemination of updates on emerging infectious disease/s is mandatory.[Ethiop.J.Health Dev. 2004;18(1):52-54]