What is the difference between a “probable” SARS case and a “suspect” SARS case?
As defined in CDC’s SARS case definition, suspect SARS cases have fever, respiratory illness, and recent travel to an affected area with community transmission of SARS and/or contact with a suspect SARS patient. Probable cases meet the criteria for a suspect case and also have evidence (e.g., chest X-ray) of pneumonia or respiratory distress syndrome.
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